Mascarpone Apple Crumble Torta

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2-3 tbsp ice water
• 8 oz mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 medium apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled and sliced
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 tbsp cold butter, cubed

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix flour and sugar, then cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in egg yolk and just enough ice water to bring dough together. Press into a 9-inch tart pan and chill for 15 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, beat mascarpone with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
3. Toss apple slices with brown sugar and cinnamon, then arrange over the mascarpone layer, overlapping slightly.
4. For the crumble, mix oats, flour, and brown sugar, then cut in cold butter until clumps form. Sprinkle over the apples.
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the crumble is golden and apples are tender. Let cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.