Description
Delectable Italian Crostata brings rustic charm straight from Tuscany’s kitchens with its buttery, crumbly pastry and sweet jam filling. Homemade simplicity meets traditional flavors, inviting you to savor a slice of authentic Italian dessert pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry Dough (Pasta Frolla):
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, cold & cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
- 3/4 cup (200 grams) jam of choice (apricot, raspberry, or cherry)
Garnish:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by combining flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing vessel, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Incorporate cold butter cubes into the flour mixture, using fingertips or a pastry tool to create a texture resembling coarse breadcrumbs.
- Introduce egg, additional egg yolk, and vanilla extract, gently blending until a cohesive dough emerges.
- Transform the dough into a compact disc, encase in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance texture and flavor.
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C), preparing for baking.
- On a flour-dusted surface, roll out approximately two-thirds of the chilled dough to fit a 9-inch tart pan, carefully pressing into the pan’s contours and trimming excess edges.
- Evenly distribute jam across the prepared crust, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll out the remaining dough and slice into precise strips for creating an intricate lattice pattern over the jam-covered surface.
- Position the lattice strips in an alternating weave, allowing glimpses of the vibrant jam beneath.
- Transfer the assembled crostata to the preheated oven, baking for 30-35 minutes until the pastry achieves a golden, crisp appearance.
- Remove from oven and allow complete cooling to room temperature.
- Delicately dust with powdered sugar, transforming the crostata into an elegant dessert ready for serving.
Notes
- Choose high-quality jam with intense fruit flavor for the best taste experience.
- Test jam’s thickness before spreading to prevent runny filling during baking.
- Chill dough thoroughly to ensure flaky, tender pastry texture and easier handling.
- Experiment with different jam varieties like apricot, raspberry, or mixed berry for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 293 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg