Description
A traditional Italian crostata perfect for communion celebrations. This sweet tart features a buttery crust filled with jam or custard.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup jam or custard filling
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add butter and blend until crumbly.
- Stir in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until dough forms.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough and line a tart pan.
- Spread jam or custard evenly over the dough.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use any jam flavor you prefer.
- Dust with powdered sugar for decoration.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crostata, communion dessert, Italian tart, jam tart