Summer Fruit Crostata
A delightful crostata filled with vibrant summer fruits, perfect for sharing at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 2 cups mixed summer fruits (e.g., peaches, berries, apricots)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Prepare your fruits
- Make the filling
- Roll out the pie crust
- Transfer to a baking sheet
- Add the filling
- Fold the crust over
- Brush with egg wash
- Sprinkle with coarse sugar
- Bake for 30-35 minutes
- Cool and serve
Notes
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the perfect touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: crostata, summer dessert, fruit tart, easy baking, Italian dessert