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Sweet Mascarpone Cheesecake Mini Tarts

A no-bake filling featuring mascarpone cheese makes these two-bite cheesecake mini-tarts easy to make ahead of time. Garnish with the fruit of your choice.
2 dozen mini-tarts
Mascarpone Cheese cake mini tarts with blueberries on a serving tray.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 8 ounces (226 g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature - or cream cheese
  • 1 cup (180 g) white chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons (36 g) sour cream
  • 5 tablespoons (22 g) frozen whipped topping, thawed - like Cool Whip
  • 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) vanilla bean paste - or vanilla extract
  • 24 (24) mini-tart shells - make them yourself or use store-bought
  • 2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons) apple or currant jelly, warmed until slightly runny

Instructions
 

  • Soften the Mascarpone: Beat 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature in a medium mixing bowl until light and fluffy. (I use a portable mixer.)
  • Melt the white chocolate: Melt 1 cup white chocolate chips in a small oven-proof bowl in a microwave. Heat for 45 seconds on 50% power and stir. Repeat until the chips are melted.
  • Beat the mascarpone: Add melted chocolate to the mascarpone cheese and whip.
    Then add 3 tablespoons sour cream and keep whipping until well-combined.
  • Fold in topping and vanilla: Use a light touch and a spatula to fold in 5 tablespoons frozen whipped topping, thawed and 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste until the filling is smooth.
  • Fill the tart shells: Spoon or pipe (ziplock bag with a small snip across one corner works well) filling into 24 mini-tart shells, either store-bought or hand-made.
    Chill for at least 2 hours or until set.
  • Top and glaze: Before serving, add fresh fruit. Lightly dab each piece with warmed apple or currant jelly for a glossy finish. No worries if you make a few drips.

Notes

Please note the amount of tarts you end up with is in direct proportion to the size of your tart shells and how much filling you put in each tart. I use these tart shell liners from Amazon if you want to know the size you see in the pictures.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1 | Calories: 1679kcal | Carbohydrates: 143g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 113g | Saturated Fat: 59g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 797mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 78g | Vitamin A: 1850IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 413mg | Iron: 4mg