A crostata is an Italian dessert, consisting mainly of a sweet short crust filled with fruit. The crust is like a thin, crispy cake. The filling is simply blackberry jam (I rather enjoy the Smucker’s variety.), so every bite is soft in the middle with a buttery, crusty edge. This can be put together very quickly with little effort and great reward.
PrintWeekend Dessert – Blackberry Crostata
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes 1 9-inch tart 1x
Description
This Italian Blackberry Crostata features a sweet, buttery short crust filled with luscious blackberry jam, offering a delightful balance of crisp and soft textures.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 6 Tbsp. butter, softened
- 1 1/3 cup cake flour
- Pinch salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- Zest of 1 lime
- Blackberry jam (about 3/4 cup, or a bit more or less depending on preference)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9-inch tart pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add 1 egg at a time and beat with an electric mixer after each addition until well combined.
- Add the sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Mix in the softened butter until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the lime zest.
- Press the dough into the prepared tart pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom and up the sides.
- Spread the blackberry jam evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the jam is bubbly.
- Allow the crostata to cool in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use your favorite blackberry jam; Smucker’s is recommended. The crostata can be assembled quickly with minimal effort. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For a twist, try using different fruit jams or adding fresh berries on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 60
