No-Bake Lemon Tart with Raspberries & Basil
A vibrant, refreshing no-bake dessert featuring creamy mascarpone cheese, zesty lemon juice, juicy raspberries, and aromatic basil.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups digestive biscuit crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- Fresh basil sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Combine digestive biscuit crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl until it resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture into the base of a tart pan to create an even layer.
- Refrigerate the pan for 20-30 minutes to allow the crust to set.
- Whisk together heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the tart for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
- Top the tart with fresh raspberries and chopped basil before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil sprigs and serve chilled.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, consider using a mixture of crushed nuts and dates for the crust. Store leftovers tightly sealed in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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