{"id":"crostata_5f756cf319","slug":"traditional-italian-crostata","title":"Traditional Italian Crostata","description":"A classic Italian shortcrust pastry tart (Pasta Frolla) filled with high-quality fruit preserves. This rustic tart is a staple of Italian breakfasts and afternoon tea.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":35,"totalMinutes":95,"activeMinutes":35},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"300g All purpose flour","name":"All purpose flour","quantity":300,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2 1/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"all-purpose","group":"Pastry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"150g Unsalted butter, cold and cubed","name":"Butter","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":5.3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"cubed","notes":"unsalted and very cold","group":"Pastry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"100g Granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"granulated","group":"Pastry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 Large egg","name":"Egg","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Pastry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 Egg yolk","name":"Egg Yolk","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"yolk","notes":"large","group":"Pastry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"Zest of 1 lemon","name":"Lemon Zest","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"zest","notes":"freshly grated","group":"Pastry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 pinch Salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"","group":"Pastry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"300g Fruit jam (apricot or cherry)","name":"Fruit jam","quantity":300,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"choose a high-quality preserve","group":"Filling","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large mixing bowl or on a clean surface, combine the flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt.","group":"Prepare Dough","title":"Combine the flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Dough"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the cold cubed butter. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse sand.","group":"Prepare Dough","title":"Add the cold cubed butter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Dough"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Make a well in the center and add the egg, egg yolk, and lemon zest. Knead quickly by hand until a smooth dough forms. Do not overwork the dough.","group":"Prepare Dough","title":"Make a well in the center","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Dough"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 to 60 minutes.","group":"Chill","title":"Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Chill"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch tart pan.","group":"Assembly","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Roll out about two-thirds of the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your tart pan. Transfer it to the pan and trim the edges.","group":"Assembly","title":"Roll out about two-thirds of the dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Spread the jam evenly over the base of the pastry.","group":"Assembly","title":"Spread the jam evenly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Roll out the remaining dough and cut into strips. Arrange the strips in a lattice pattern over the jam.","group":"Assembly","title":"Roll out the remaining dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-9","text":"Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.","group":"Bake","title":"Bake for 30-35 minutes or","timerMinutes":35,"sourceTitle":"Bake"}],"notes":"Use high-quality fruit jam for the best results. Apricot, cherry, or plum are traditional choices. Ensure the butter is very cold to keep the pastry flaky.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["main","dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["9-inch tart pan","Mixing bowl","Rolling pin","Plastic wrap"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"tart","note":"9-inch diameter tart"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dough can be made 2 days in advance and kept in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store at room temperature in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcrostata_5f756cf319%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b859f5d5-3b5a-46fc-b213-6f6ce32e5c37","imageAlt":"Traditional Italian Crostata — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["crostata","italian","jam tart","pasta frolla","pastry","breakfast tart"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Traditional Italian Crostata","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T07:39:21.100Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T07:39:21.100Z","related":[{"id":"pane_e_marmellata_43c0347c11","slug":"bread-and-jam-pane-e-marmellata","title":"Bread and Jam (Pane e Marmellata)","description":"A classic Italian breakfast staple consisting of toasted rustic bread spread with creamy butter and sweet fruit preserves.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpane_e_marmellata_43c0347c11%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=efcb1e5f-c2b8-42ca-b731-88339442711d","imageAlt":"Bread and Jam (Pane e Marmellata) — recipe cover","tags":["breakfast","italian","quick","easy","vegetarian","jam","toast"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":3},{"id":"tramezzino_15edd4f558","slug":"classic-venetian-tramezzino","title":"Classic Venetian Tramezzino","description":"A soft, crustless triangular sandwich from Venice, famously bulging with a creamy tuna and caper filling. 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