The 4th of July is right around the corner! It’s time for all things red, white and blue. This Berry Mascarpone Tart is a beautiful sweet treat to serve at your party.
Today I’m joining my friends Stephanie from Sustaining the Powers and Haylea from Bowl of Happiness for another recipe challenge! Each month we choose an ingredient, style of cooking or other prompt. We each create our own unique recipe to share, and invite you to link up your recipes.
This month our challenge is Red, White and Blue! Do you have a recipe (new or from the archives) that is perfect for the 4th of July? It can be any sort of recipe, from a dessert to a main dish to a drink. As long as it’s red, white and blue!
I was first introduced to mascarpone cheese about a month ago when I made Chef Savvy’s No Bake Mascarpone Fruit Tarts. It’s a game changer! It’s light, creamy and goes perfectly with fresh fruit. When I started creating this recipe, I used the same mascarpone cream filling but changed up the rest of the recipe.
What better to use for the red and blue than strawberries and blueberries? Since this dessert is in a rectangle, you could even arrange them like a flag if you want.
Decorating this dessert was my favorite part! I added a little powdered sugar dusting around the edges as well. It adds a nice, pretty touch.
When it comes to desserts, I’m usually more of a chocolate girl. But on a hot summer day, nothing is better than fresh fruit with cream. Here in Florida, the 4th of July is often one of the hottest days of the year, so a refreshing dessert like this always hits the spot.

Berry Mascarpone Tart
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb of phyllo dough, thawed (the package I used was 1 lb and had 2 rolls in it)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blueberries and sliced strawberries to top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Roll out the phyllo dough on a baking sheet so that it lays flat. I used two rolls but next time I would just use one since the crust-to-cream ratio was a little off! Melt butter and brush it over the phyllo dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely before adding the filling.
- To make the filling pour the heavy cream into a stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Whip until cream forms soft peaks. Transfer the whipped cream to another bowl.
- In the mixing bowl you used for the whipped cream, add the mascarpone cheese, sugar and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and lump free.
- Fold the whipped cream by hand into the mascarpone cheese mixture. Place it back on the mixer and whisk until combined and lump free.
- Spoon the filling onto the puff pastry and spread evenly, creating an "edge" of pastry all the way around. Place the tart in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or until set. Top with berries and serve immediately.
Join the challenge!
Do you have a red, white and blue recipe? Link it up below! If you are inspired and want to create a new recipe, the link up will be open all week.
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Next Month’s Challenge
Our challenge for the month of July will be crockpot recipes! Summer can be a busy time, so easy recipes are a must. Plus, it’s nice to make dinner without having to heat up the house with the oven. Start thinking of your creative recipe! The link up will go live during the 3rd week of the month.
What are your plans for the 4th of July?
Brittany Bergman says
This looks amazing! I’m totally with you on being more of a chocolate girl, but give me some mascarpone and a flaky pastry and I’m in heaven. What a cute and festive idea for summer and the 4th!
Jenna Brussee says
Thanks, Brittany! This dessert was a lot of fun to make, and was gone in minutes.
Jaelan @ Making Mrs. M says
Yum!!! There’s nothing like strawberries and blueberries together. I’m all about this kind of dessert.
Jenna Brussee says
I know, right?! Especially this time of year. This is the definition of a summer dessert.
Paige Allison says
Yum! I love it when there’s something tangy (like the mascarpone) and the sweet of the berries! I’ve had something similar with honey drizzled across the top (no sugar in the cheese) and it was absolutely amazing!
Jenna Brussee says
Oooh that sounds wonderful! I am just loving this combo right now.
Amanda Elizabeth says
That looks so good and perfect for the 4th which happens to be my birthday (well the 5th). Bring on the birthday month! 😉
Jenna Brussee says
Yay! I am glad to hear I’m not the only one who celebrates a “birthday month!” You should definitely get someone to make this for you. Happy Birthday!
Nina B says
As an italian, I love me some mascarpone and this is so creative for the fourth!
Jenna Brussee says
I can’t believe it took me so long to discover mascarpone! I’m definitely going to use it a lot more. Do you have any mascarpone recipes on your blog?
Chelsea Eubank says
Wowzers. This looks delicious. Last night for Father’s day we made homemade pizzas, and saved one crust for dessert. My mom made a fabulous cream cheese for it and we topped it with fruit. So great!
Jenna Brussee says
Dessert pizza is so yummy! What a great way to enjoy fresh fruit.
Rebekah Stark says
this looks so delicious! I love tarts so I’m definitely going to try!
Jenna Brussee says
You will love it! I’m a fan of tarts, too. Especially when they involve fresh fruit.
Haylea @ Bowl of Happiness says
I love love love phyllo dough! And mascarpone cheese…delicious. Strawberries…delicious. I’m definitely trying this. I think I even have all of the ingredients in my fridge!
Jenna Brussee says
Such a great combo, right? I hope you get a chance to try it! Be sure to let me know what you think if you do.
Stephanie Powers says
Yum!! I just finished off a package of mascarpone cheese with some of the strawberries from my garden. I love it so much!! This looks amazing with the puff pastry too.
Jenna Brussee says
I definitely ate a spoonful of mascarpone cream with the leftover strawberries and blueberries… it’s just that good!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
I love me some mascarpone and berries! This is such a beautiful and festive tart!
Jenna Brussee says
It’s perfect for Summer! I was so happy with how this tart turned out. Definitely one of the prettiest desserts I’ve ever made.
Carlee @Cooking With Carlee says
What a beautiful 4th of July treat! I would make one, but I know I’d have a hard time sharing!
Anna @ The Beauty Section says
This looks great and is so festive I love it!! I’m not sure I’ve even had mascarpone cheese but it sounds amazing!!
Jenna Brussee says
I just discovered mascarpone cheese! Once you try it you will be obsessed, too. It tastes so good with the crispy puff pastry and fresh fruit.
Erlene A says
I’m going to have to buy the ingredients for this recipe and give it a try. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday.
Jenna Brussee says
Do it! You won’t regret it. I am already wanting to make another one. Seeing the pictures again is making me crave it.
Jenna Griffin says
Girl, this looks so incredible!!! I want some right now! 🙂
Jenna Brussee says
I could go for another slice myself! I think I need to make another one for the 4th next week.
Erin says
Oh my goodness, girl. This is gorgeous… and I bet it’s delicious, too! Nothing like a good red, white and blue recipe in preparation for the Fourth, and I can imagine this will be perfect since it’ll be so hot!
Jenna Brussee says
This is a refreshing treat for sure! Perfect for a cookout on the 4th.
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
I have never had mascarpone before, so I have no clue what this might taste like, but I am very intrigued!
Jenna Brussee says
You need to try it! It’s a dessert cheese kind of like cream cheese but it has more of a tart flavor to it. Once you give it a shot you will be hooked!
C'mon Get Crafty says
This is almost too pretty to eat! Thank you for sharing it at #MerryMonday! I look forward to your link next week!
Jenna Brussee says
I know, right? Desserts like that are my favorite.
Christie says
Looks so tasty! I tried mascarpone cheese for the first time this Spring, and I’m craving to use it in more recipes. Thanks for sharing at Bloggers Brags!
Jenna Brussee says
Isn’t it the best? I need to find more ways to use it.
Jenna Brussee says
I brought it to a summer cookout and it was a hit! I’ve been thinking about making another one for the 4th. Thanks for stopping by!
Lecy | A Simpler Grace says
Mouth is watering! Thanks for sharing this recipe Jenna!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
I can’t wait to make this dessert again this summer! The mascarpone cream is AMAZING!