Summer Fruit Crostata

  

September 1, 2019

  • Prep: 1 hrs
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Directions

1Make the dough: Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter using your fingers, two knives or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Slowly add the buttermilk and cream and gently mix, using your fingers or a fork, until the mixture just comes together.

2Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and sprinkle a bit more flour on top. Lightly flatten the dough using a rolling pin or your hands, fold it over and flatten again. Fold it over once more, then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days.

3Make the filling; Combine the fruit and sugar in a large bowl and let sit at room temperature until the juices begin to release, about 30 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a sauce pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the cornstarch slurry, bring to a boil and cook until the mixture thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the citrus zest, juice and salt.

4Assemble the crostata: Preheat oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 12-inch round, 1/4 inch thick. Transfer the round to the prepared baking sheet. Fill the center with the fruit filling, leaving a 2-inch border. Gently fold the border over the fruit, leaving the center exposed, and pleat the border to make a circle.

5Bake until the crust is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

This is very soft dough.  I suggest rolling it out between two sheets of plastic wrap.  It makes it much easier to transfer to the baking sheet.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour

3 tbsp sugar

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp kosher salt

3 tbsp cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon very cold buttermilk

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon very cold heavy cream

3 cups fresh or frozen fruit such as peaches, blackberries or blueberries

3-6 tbsp sugar (depending on the sweetness of the fruit)

1/2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon of cold water

1/2 tsp finely grated lemon or lime zest

1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice

pinch of kosher salt

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