Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Easy Italian Crostata, a rustic fruit tart that perfectly balances sweetness and buttery richness. With a tender crust holding a layer of your favorite jam, this dessert is a classic treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
- ¾–1 cup fruit jam (apricot, raspberry, cherry)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch tart pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; add to flour mixture and mix to form a dough.
- Assemble: Press larger dough portion into pan, spread jam, and create lattice top with remaining dough.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use high-quality jam for best results.
- Chill dough if too soft.
- Store crostata at room temp for 2–3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
