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Crostata - Italian Jam Tart

Crostata is one of the best Italian desserts! This traditional jam tart recipe is easy to make and all you need is basic pantry ingredients.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Crostata Dough (dairy-free)
  • 140 g confectioner sugar
  • 1 medium-large egg
  • 1 medium-large egg yolk
  • 90 ml high-quality extra-virgin olive oil
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 280 g all-purpose flour or flour 00
Filling:
  • 300 g high-quality fruit jam or preserve (I used peach jam)

Instructions

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  1. Whisk the sugar, eggs, olive oil, lemon zest and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.
  2. Gradually incorporate the flour and baking powder until the dough begins to form.
  3. Transfer the dough to a work surface and continue to add the flour, whilst working the dough with your hands until you have a smooth even dough (you'll probably have some leftover flour, it's ok). Flatten into a disk, wrap with cling film and store in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 170°C /340°F (or 150°C/300°F with fan option on), and arrange the oven tray onto the middle shelf.
  5. Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface, until is about ¼-inch (½ cm) thick. Transfer to an 8-inch (20 cm) tart pan. Trim the pan of any extra dough and prick the base with the tongs of a fork.
  6. Spread the pastry shell with enough jam to cover the base fully and evenly.
  7. Use the remaining dough to form long strips or ropes about 2 cm large (⅔''), and arrange half of them over the base.
  8. Arrange the remaning strips over the first ones forming a crisscross pattern.
  9. Bake the jam tart in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until it's golden on top. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before cutting into slices.

Notes

  • For the classic crostata dough, use my pasta frolla recipe.
  • You can use your favorite jam to make crostata! I like to use homemade apricot jam, homemade cherry jam, or homemade peach jam.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container, in the fridge up to 4 days.
  • You can also safely freeze the tart. Make sure you store it in a freezer-friendly container and then thaw it completely (ideally overnight) before eating.

Nutrition Information

Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 55mg (2%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 41IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276

% Daily Value*

Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Potassium 49mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 41IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.