Mixed berry crostata is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a rustic Italian tart that is typically made with a sweet pastry dough and filled with a mixture of fresh berries. The crostata can be served plain or topped with a variety of sweet or savory ingredients, such as whipped cream, ice cream, or nuts. The combination of the sweet and tart berries with the flaky pastry dough makes for a truly irresistible treat. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect mixed berry crostata, so that you can enjoy this delicious dessert in the comfort of your own home.
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MIXED BERRY CROSTATA
A delicious berry crostata dessert - warm and gooey. Perfect with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Provided by Heidi
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line two small cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Unroll pie crust dough rounds separately onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Mix together 1/4 cup sugar and flour in a bowl. Sprinkle 1/2 mixture on each dough round, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Divide and arrange raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries evenly on top of flour-sugar mixture on each dough round. Squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over each berry mixture.
- Fold in 1-inch border of dough on each round, pleating as you move, in order to keep all the berry juices inside. Brush beaten egg onto the pleated crusts. Sprinkle both crusts and both berry mixtures with 1 tablespoon sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crusts are golden, about 25 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes or serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 198.9 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
MIXED-BERRY CROSTATA
this is A fun fresh summer Italian treat! with a crunchy crust and a tart berry middle it makes a great quick dessert! it's really good with half wholewheet flour and half white flour....but play around with it and find out what you like best!
Provided by cheffcutie01
Categories Tarts
Time 30m
Yield 1 Crostata, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Make the dough -- Combine 1 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar and salt in a large bowl. Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients and place the butter and 1 egg in the well. Using your hands mix the ingredients into soft pliable dough. Form it into a 4 inch disk and place it on a lightly floured parchment paper. Lightly dust the dough with flour and roll it into a 10-inch circle. Place dough with parchment paper on a baking sheet, cover the dough in plastic wrap, and chill for 10 minute
- Make the Crostata: Un a small bowl mix renaining flour and sugar and set aside. Remove the dough from the fridge and evenly spread the flour and sugar mixture on the dough leaving a 1-inch winde border arroung the edge.Place berries on top of the mixture and sprinkel with lemon juice. Fold the 1 inch border over the edge of the top of the berries to form a 9 inch Crostata.
- Bake the Croatata: Lightly brush the top of Crostatat dough with remaining beaten egg and sprinkle with terbinado sugar if desired. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for about 35 minutes. Remove form oven and slide Crostata with the parchment paper onto a wire rack.
- Cool for 1 hour. Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla icecream!
- Enjoy!
NANCY SILVERTON'S MIXED BERRY CROSTATA
From Nancy Silverton of Los Angeles' Mozza. A combination of regular all-purpose and cake flours ensures a flaky structure and tender crumb. Clipped from the Orlando Sentinel, the tag line was, 'Master this tart, conquer the dessert world". So obviously it got my attention!
Provided by Epi Curious
Categories Tarts
Time 1h
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For crostata dough: Combine flours, sugar and salt in an electric mixer or food processor. Distribute the butter over the top; mix or pulse until the butter is thoroughly incorporated and the mixture resembles moist cornmeal.
- Combine the ice water and vanilla; sprinkle over the top of the dough. Mix until the dough comes together and pulls cleanly away from the sides of the bowl.
- Remove the dough from the bowl; flatten it into a disk. wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate until ready to use.
- For crostata: Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss together the berries, sugar and cornstarch in a medium bowl; stir gently until well coated. Set aside.
- Roll the crostata dough out on a lightly floured surface to a roughly 16-inch diameter circle. Leave it a little thick; the added texture is better. Transfer the dough to a cookie sheet. Place the fruit mixture in the center. Distribute fruit in a low mound, leaving a 2-inch border.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the fruit to form a 6-sided tart, with the fruit showing in the center. Fold one edge over, then fold the second edge over, pleating the dough as necessary and pressing firmly on the pleat.
- Lightly brush the dough with a little water; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake until the crust is brown and the fruit is soft and thickened, 30 to 35 minutes. Rotate the crostata halfway through baking for even coloring. Cool 10 minutes before cutting.
MIXED BERRY CROSTATA
Steps:
- 1. Make the dough: Combine 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Form a well in center of the dry ingredients and place the butter and 1 egg in the well. Using your hands, mix the ingredients into a soft, pliable dough. Form it into a 4-inch disk and place it on lightly floured parchment paper. Lightly dust the dough with flour and roll it into a 10-inch circle. Place dough with parchment on a baking sheet, cover the dough with plastic wrap, and chill for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Make the crostata: In a small bowl, mix remaining flour and sugar and set aside. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and evenly spread the flour and sugar mixture on the dough, leaving a 1-inch-wide border around the edge. Place berries on top of the mixture and sprinkle with lemon juice. Fold the 1-inch border over top of the berries to form a 9-inch crostata. 3. Bake the crostata: Lightly brush the top of the crostata dough with remaining beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar, if desired. Bake on the middle rack of the oven -- about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and slide crostata with the parchment paper onto a wire rack. Cool for 1 hour. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- Use a variety of berries for a more flavorful crostata. Some good options include strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
- If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to brush the egg wash onto the crust.
- To make the crostata ahead of time, bake it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Once it's cool, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
- You can also freeze the crostata for up to 2 months. To freeze it, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer-safe bag. When you're ready to serve, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
The mixed berry crostata is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust and sweet and tart filling, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try!
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