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Strawberry Crostata with Honey Whipped Cream

Strawberry Crostata with Honey Whipped Cream

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  • Author: Laura Kasavan
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

Strawberry crostata makes the best spring dessert! You’ll love this easy recipe showcasing fresh strawberries baked in flaky, all-butter pastry. Recipe makes one 10-inch crostata.


Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 to 4 Tbsp ice water

Filling

  • 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
  • 2 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp arrowroot starch or cornstarch

Assembly

  • 1 Tbsp milk or cream
  • 1 Tbsp sugar

Honey Whipped Cream

  • 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp orange blossom honey

Instructions

  1. Make crust: Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor. Add cubed butter and process for 10 seconds, just until the mixture resembles coarse meal. With the food processor running, add 2 tablespoons ice water in a steady stream through feed tube. If needed, add additional ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, and process just until dough holds together in large clumps (no more than 30 seconds). Wrap dough in plastic and flatten slightly to form a disc. Chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days, or place in a freezer bag and freeze up to 1 month).
  2. Roll dough: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place dough on a floured board and dust dough with flour. Roll out dough (roll dough in one direction, then lift up dough and rotate a quarter turn and roll, then repeat) until dough is a 12-inch circle. If dough starts to stick, use a bench scraper to lift dough from board. Transfer dough to prepared baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  3. Assemble crostata: Place jam in a small bowl and microwave briefly (about 10 seconds); whisk to loosen. Brush half the jam over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with strawberry slices and brush with remaining jam. Combine sugar and arrowroot starch and sprinkle over fruit. Fold dough border up over strawberries, pressing the edges with a fork to seal. Chill assembled crostata for 15 minutes.
  4. Bake crostata: Brush pastry with milk or cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake crostata for 35 minutes, until crust is golden and fruit is tender. Let cool for 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Make honey whipped cream: Pour heavy cream into a chilled mixer bowl fitted with wire whip attachment. Whip on medium speed until cream begins to thicken. Turn off mixer and add honey; whip the cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Top crostata with whipped cream and serve immediately.

Notes

Make ahead: The dough can be made 1-2 days in advance and refrigerated until ready to use.