MIXED-BERRY CROSTATA

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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

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup fresh raspberry
1 cup fresh blackberry
1/2 cup blueberries (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

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!

Estella Mendoza
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The crostata was a bit dry.


michale barden
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This crostata was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Robera Teketay
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The crostata was beautiful and delicious.


Trishanna
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This crostata was perfect for a summer party.


Arbazkhan2233
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I'll definitely be making this crostata again.


Abdurehim Adudi
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This crostata was a hit! Everyone loved it.


magaji shehu
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This crostata was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Hari Sahani
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I'm not much of a baker, but this crostata was easy to make and turned out great. The crust was flaky and the filling was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Toli Ngozo
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This crostata was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious dessert that everyone loved.


Corrie Ostermiller
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Just made this crostata for my family, and they loved it! The crust was perfectly crispy and flaky, and the filling was sweet and tart. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kelesia Lampkin
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This was my first time making a crostata, and it turned out beautifully. The instructions were easy to follow, and the result was a delicious and impressive dessert. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Dev Lama
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I've made this crostata twice now, and it's always a winner. The crust is so easy to work with, and the filling is bursting with juicy berries. It's the perfect summer dessert.


Sudip Kc
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This mixed berry crostata was a huge hit at my brunch party! The flavors were incredible, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.