Mascarpone hearts and cherries

Delicious Heart-Shaped Recipe with Mascarpone and Sour Cherries

If you are looking for a quick and simple dessert that is also refined, heart-shaped pastries with mascarpone and sour cherries are the perfect choice. This dessert not only looks splendid, but its taste is exceptional, combining the creaminess of mascarpone cheese with the slightly tart flavor of sour cherries. I will guide you step by step on how to prepare this delicacy, ensuring you achieve a result worthy of the most discerning tastes.

Total time: 1 hour
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 20-25 minutes
Number of servings: 8

### Ingredients

For the dough:
- 1 cup oil
- 1 cup water
- Flour as needed (about 250-300 g)
- A pinch of salt
- ½ cup oil (for greasing the pan)
- 2 handfuls of flour (for rolling out the dough)

For the cream:
- 250 g mascarpone
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ packet of gelatin
- Sour cherries (about 200 g, halved)
- Dark chocolate (for decoration)

### Preparation Steps

Step 1: Prepare the dough
1. In a large bowl, combine the oil, water, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to combine.
2. Gradually add flour, stirring constantly, until you get an elastic and pliable dough. You may need about 250-300 g of flour, but adjust the amount according to the moisture of the ingredients.
3. Once the dough is formed, let it rest for 15 minutes covered with a damp cloth to make it easier to roll out.

Step 2: Prepare the cream
1. In another bowl, mix ½ cup of sour cream with a small amount of flour (about 2 tablespoons) to achieve a creamy consistency. This will add a delicious layer of filling.

Step 3: Form the hearts
1. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 3 mm thick.
2. Spread the sour cream evenly over the entire surface of the dough.
3. Roll the dough into a log shape and let it rest for 15 minutes.
4. Cut the log into three equal parts. Use a rolling pin to roll out each piece, forming a large heart from one piece and smaller hearts from the others.

Step 4: Baking
1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Place parchment paper on a baking tray and sprinkle walnut kernels to prevent the layers from puffing up.
2. Place the heart shapes on the tray and bake for 10-15 minutes. Remove the walnut kernels and parchment paper, then continue baking until the hearts are golden and crispy.

Step 5: Prepare the cream
1. In a bowl, combine the mascarpone with sugar and milk, mixing well to avoid lumps.
2. Hydrate the gelatin according to the package instructions and incorporate it into the mascarpone cream to provide stability.
3. Add the halved sour cherries to the mixture, keeping one-third of them for decoration.

Step 6: Assemble the dessert
1. Fill the baked hearts with the mascarpone and cherry cream, leveling each layer well.
2. Decorate with whole cherries and drizzles of melted dark chocolate for an elegant look.

### Serving Suggestions
Serve the heart-shaped pastries with mascarpone and sour cherries on an elegant platter, alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. This dessert is perfect for special occasions or simply to treat your family.

### Possible Variations
For a dairy-free version, you can use coconut cream instead of mascarpone. You can also substitute sour cherries with other seasonal fruits like strawberries or raspberries to add a personalized touch to this dessert.

Savor every bite of these heart-shaped pastries with mascarpone and sour cherries, and enjoy the compliments from your loved ones for your effort!

 Ingredients: dough ingredients 1 cup oil 1 cup water flour as needed to make a good dough for rolling (about half a package) a pinch of salt (+1/2 cup oil)(+2 handfuls of flour) cream -250 g mascarpone -5 tablespoons milk -2 tablespoons sugar -1/2 packet gelatin sour cherries dark chocolate

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