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Blueberry Lemon Mascarpone Tart

Published: Jul 15, 2020 · Modified: Oct 20, 2021 by Angela Allison · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Blueberry Lemon Mascarpone Tart is a simple to make tart featuring an olive oil crust, slightly sweet mascarpone filling, and blueberry lemon sauce topping. You’re going to love this sophisticated spin on traditional blueberry cheesecake.

Blueberry Lemon Mascarpone Tart

Blueberry Lemon Mascarpone Tart with an olive oil crust is the perfect dessert for a warm summer day. This make-ahead Italian dessert is simple to put together and such a crowd pleaser.

Blueberry Lemon Mascarpone Tart

I love to make this dessert when the weather heats up because it’s slightly sweet, and so satisfying. The combination of the sweet blueberries, tart lemon, and creamy mascarpone make it perfect for any occasion. And the simple olive oil crust, gives the tart an added depth of flavor that plays well with the sweetness.

Of course you can make this tart using whatever berries you like. Strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries would be a great substitute. Additionally, you could use frozen blueberries in place of the fresh, depending on what you have access to.

Blueberry Lemon Mascarpone Tart on a white pedestal.

If you love mascarpone desserts, be sure to check out these other delicious recipes:

  • No-Bake Lemon Mascarpone Cheesecake is a fabulous make-ahead creamy cheesecake with a delicious lemony mascarpone filling.
  • Orange Mascarpone Ciambella is an Italian-style bundt cake that’s drizzled with a delicious orange-scented glaze.
  • Amaretto Mascarpone Cheesecake is a great holiday dessert made with amaretto liqueur and crunchy amaretti cookie crust.
  • Limoncello Tiramisu is a simple and delicious make-ahead Italian dessert that’s perfect for the warmer months.
  • Tiramisu Bundt Cake is a fun take on traditional tiramisu with all of those flavors you love.

Blueberry Lemon Mascarpone Tart

The great thing about this mascarpone tart is that it’s a real showstopper, but is actually very simple to put together. The base is a simple press-in crust that requires no chilling time and just a little baking time. Plus, there is no kneading or rolling out required for this tart.

It’s the perfect dessert to take to all of your summer parties. Give this tart a try and you’ll be making it all year long as well!

Olive Oil Tart Crust

If you’ve never made an olive oil crust, trust me that it’s both simple and delicious! While olive oil on its own can seem like an odd ingredient to include in a sweet dish, once its baked, the flavor mellows and adds a tasty flavor note to the mascarpone tart.

When selecting an olive oil for this dish, use one that’s mild in flavor and doesn’t have any peppery notes. And if you are still hesitant to use olive oil, melted butter would work as well.

Olive Oil Dough in the bottom of a tin.

To start, simply mix together the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Pour in the olive oil and mix until combined. I find the easiest way to do this is using a fork. Place the dough in a non-stick round tart pan with removable bottom. Use your hands to press the dough into the bottom and sides of the pan.

olive oil crust pressed into the bottom and sides of a nonstick tart pan.

Place the tart crust into a preheated 350 degree oven and bake until it is a light golden brown; about 20-25 minutes. Set aside and let the crust cool completely.

Baked olive oil crust.

Blueberry Lemon Mascarpone Tart Filling

You are going to love the simplicity of this tart filling. Just a few ingredients and you have a delicious, creamy, and slightly sweet mascarpone filling that’s the perfect base for the luscious blueberry sauce.

To make the filling, simply cream together room temperature mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla. Spread the mixture evenly overtop of the baked and cooled crust.

Mascarpone filling smoothed on top of the cooled olive oil tart crust.

If you have time, place the tart in the refrigerator to cool and set slightly before adding the blueberry sauce.

Blueberry Sauce Topping

While you could just add fresh blueberries to the top of this tart, taking the time to make and cool a blueberry sauce, really makes it special. The sauce only takes minutes to put together. Also, it can be made a couple of days in advance and refrigerated until ready to serve.

To make the sauce, bring the blueberries, water, and sugar to a low boil in a small saucepan. Once the berries have popped, about 2-3 minutes, lower the heat and stir in a cornstarch/lemon juice slurry. This will help thicken up the sauce; stir for another minute and you are done.

Saucepan with blueberry sauce in it.

It is important that you chill the sauce before pouring it on top of the tart. If it is too warm, you could risk having it run off the sides of the mascarpone. Also, you may not use all of the sauce. Any leftover sauce can be served on the side, or it would be great served over ice cream or pancakes.

Blueberry Lemon Mascarpone Tart closeup.

Chill and Serve

You can make Blueberry Lemon Mascarpone Tart a day in advance. Note that this should chill for at least an hour before serving if possible. This is a great dessert to serve on a warm summer day, but is equally delicious year round.

I think you will agree that the combination of the creamy mascarpone with the sweet blueberries and flavorful olive oil crust, makes this tart truly special. And the fact that it comes together quickly and is foolproof, makes this recipe a keeper.

You can adjust the flavors of the tart as well, depending on what you have on hand or your preferences. Feel free to use whatever berries you have access to. Or if you only have cream cheese, that would work in place of the mascarpone.

If you love blueberry desserts, be sure to check out my Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake with a delicious honey glaze.

Blueberry Lemon Mascarpone Tart

Blueberry Lemon Mascarpone Tart

Bluberrry Lemon Mascarpone Tart is a sophisticated and simple dessert with layers of flavors. The easy olive oil crust gives the tart a distinct flavor and pairs perfectly with the blueberries and lemon. The blueberry sauce topping can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 297kcal
Author: Angela Allison
Cost: 11-13

Equipment

  • standard tart pan
  • small saucepan

Ingredients

Olive Oil Crust

  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil (mild flavored)

Mascarpone Filling

  • 2 cups mascarpone cheese, room temperature (two 8 ounce containers)
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 lemon, zested

Blueberry Sauce Topping

  • 2 cups blueberries
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

  • To make the crust, preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, and kosher salt. Pour in the olive oil and use a fork to mix the dough together. (No need to chill the dough).
  • Place the crust dough into the tart pan and use your fingers to press the dough to the fit the pan, coming all the way up the sides of the pan. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the dough is baked and light golden brown in color. Set aside to cool.
  • For the filling, cream together the mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and zest of one lemon. Spread evenly in the cooled tart crust. Place in refigerator to chill.
  • For the topping, bring the blueberries, water, and sugar to a low boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the blueberries have popped. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and juice of one lemon. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and stir for another minute. Let the blueberry sauce cool completely.
  • Once the blueberry sauce topping has cooled completely, spoon the mixture over top of the chilled tart; fill just until the top is covered. Any leftover topping can be served on the side.

Notes

This is a great tart to make ahead of time. Just cover and refrigerate for up to a week. Any leftover blueberry sauce topping can be served on the side or would be great to top ice cream or pancakes with.

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal
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  1. lori

    October 02, 2022 at 9:33 am

    Can the tart be frozen for a month then add the blueberry topping when ready to serve?

    Reply
    • Angela Allison

      October 02, 2022 at 10:20 am

      Yes. That would work. Just be sure to freeze it in an airtight container.

      Reply
  2. Karen Chiasson

    July 21, 2021 at 8:45 am

    Hello have you made these as tartlettes and if so any changes?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      July 26, 2021 at 6:42 am

      Great idea to make this into tartlets! I have not done so myself, so I’m not sure that any changes would need to be made.

      Reply
  3. JULIA

    April 03, 2021 at 7:01 am

    Question:
    how big is a standard tart pan?

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    • angelakallison

      April 03, 2021 at 7:04 am

      It is 9.5 to 10 inches.

      Reply
  4. Rose

    February 20, 2021 at 4:20 am

    how many cups of flour and olive oil go into the tart dough? because following your recipe, the dough is totally liquid

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      February 20, 2021 at 8:11 am

      Hi. Are you sure you’re measuring correctly? I’ve made this recipe many times and the amounts listed create a perfect dough. If you are having issues, maybe try adding a bit more flour.

      Reply
  5. Serenella

    November 02, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    5 stars
    I have a question…how do you remove it from the mold without breaking it? And what is the best mold to use? Any suggestions are welcomed as I would like to make this for Christmas, but before I make it for that day, I will try to make it for me just to make sure it turns out right.

    Thank you

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      November 02, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      This would be excellent for Christmas! To get it out of the pan, just line the pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit of an overhang. That way you can just lift the cake out when it’s cooled. Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Jan

    July 23, 2020 at 8:53 am

    5 stars
    Love this recipe……actually I enjoy 95% of your recipes. My family thanks you since I always make them and don’t seem to have leftovers ;’} Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      July 24, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      Thanks for the great comment… you made my day! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Beth

    July 15, 2020 at 11:40 am

    5 stars
    Looks so delicious and tasty! Can’t wait to make this! My family is going to love this!

    Reply
  8. Emily

    July 15, 2020 at 10:38 am

    5 stars
    I love the flavor of this blueberry lemon mascarpone tart! What a delicious summer dessert!

    Reply
  9. Cate

    July 15, 2020 at 9:18 am

    5 stars
    This looks absolutely incredible! Thanks for the recipe seriously can’t wait to try it!

    Reply

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