These are such a simple little dessert but look so pretty! Crisp, golden puff pastry topped with orange and vanilla mascarpone and plenty of fresh fruit. Perfect when you want something impressive without spending hours in the kitchen.

You’ll need:

• 1 sheet puff pastry

• 1 egg, beaten

• Mascarpone

• 1 orange, zest + a little juice

• A splash of vanilla extract

• Tsp Irel Coffee essence or 1 tablespoon Espresso

• Fresh fruit of your choice — I used strawberries and stone fruit

• Icing sugar, to finish

• Fresh mint, optional

Method:

Cut the puff pastry into rectangles. Using a sharp knife, lightly score a border about ½ cm in from the edge, being careful not to cut all the way through.

Brush with egg wash and bake at 180°C for 10–15 minutes, or until puffed and beautifully golden.

While the pastry is baking, mix the mascarpone with a little orange juice, orange zest and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Once the pastry has baked, allow it to cool slightly, then spread the orange mascarpone over the centre of each tart.

Pile on your fresh fruit, add a few mint leaves if you like, and finish with a generous dusting of icing sugar.

Crispy, creamy, fruity and SO easy.