Homemade Christmas Crostata
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Homemade Christmas Crostata
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This Christmas Crostata is an Italian homemade recipe. Made with a simple pastry known a pasta frolla. Simple and delicious. The perfect after dinner treat.
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Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- ½ cup +2 tablespoons butter (room temperature) (141 grams total)
EXTRAS
- ¾-1 cup cranberry jam
Cranberry Jam or you could use cherry or strawberry jam.
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Instructions
- Start by making the dough, it dough can be made in a food processor or by hand, place the flour, sugar and baking powder in a larger bowl or the bowl of your food processor, whisk to combine.
- Make a well in the middle (if in the bowl) and add the egg, yolk and butter, cut into small pieces, mix together with a fork, or pulse until almost combined.
- Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and gently and quickly bring together to form a compact ball. If you are making it by hand you will need to knead it a bit longer to bring it together. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C), grease and flour an 8 or 9 inch- (20 – 22 cm) pie plate.
- Remove the dough from fridge and knead the dough a couple of times to soften it up again on a floured surface. Dust the rolling pine with a little flour and roll out to 1/8″ thickness. Transfer the dough to the prepared pie plate or tart pan. If you have a hard time with the dough you can use your hands to gently pat it into place in the pan.
- Trim the pan of any extra dough. Prick the dough with the tongs of a fork, then spread the cranberry jam evenly on top.
- Instead of making strips I used cutouts to make stars, makes it a little more festive. Place the stars on top of the jam, brush the top of the pastry lightly with milk and bake until golden brown, approximately 25-30 minutes. If you find the top is browning too much, then cover it with foil (like a tent) and continue baking. Let cool completely before cutting and serving. Enjoy!
- With the extra dough I cut out extra stars and made cookies. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For room temperature ingredients remove from the fridge approximately 60 minutes before using.
- The pie can be kept at room temperature, covered. A cool area is best. It will keep for 3-4 days. The pastry dough can be made in advance and kept refrigerated for up to 3 days. Make sure to wrap it well in plastic wrap.
- Cool the crostata completely, then wrap it in plastic wrap, then again in foil. Place in a freezer safe bag or container and freeze. It will last up to 2 months in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
90mg
(4%)
Potassium
95mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
335IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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