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Top-down shot of a crostata with peaches and berries with a slice cut out, but left in place, on a wooden cutting board.
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Crostata with Peaches & Berries

Crostata with Peaches & Berries - so easy to make! Also known as galette, rustic pie or rustic tart. Served with a big dollop of vanilla ice cream, this is my go-to summer dessert!
Prep Time1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8

Ingredients

For the crust

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 188g
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar 25g
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter 0.75 stick; 85g
  • 1/4 cup ice water 60ml

For the crumbs

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 42g
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter 0.5 stick; 57g
  • 4 tsp brown sugar 17g

For the filling

  • 3 peaches
  • 1 cup mixed berries about 150g, fresh or frozen
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 67g
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour about 20g

To brush

  • 2 tbsp heavy cream 30ml
  • 2 tbsp coarse brown sugar 25g

Instructions

  • For the crust: In a food processor, pulse flour with sugar and 1/8 teaspoon of salt until blended. Cut the butter into 1/2-inch pieces, add it to the flour and pulse until it's the size of peas. Add the ice water to the flour mixture and pulse until the dough is evenly moistened. Lightly flour your work surface, transfer the dough to it and pat it into a disk. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  • In the meantime make the streusels: In a food processor, pulse 1/3 cup flour with 4 tsp brown sugar until blended. Cut the butter into 1/2-inch pieces, add it to the flour and pulse until it's the size of peas. Set aside.
  • For the filling: Halve the peaches, pit them and slice them 1/2-inch thick. In a bowl, toss them with the frozen berries, the brown sugar, the vanilla extract, a pinch of cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and 2 tbsp all-purpose flour.
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough to a 12-inch (30cm) round. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and transfer the rolled out dough to it. Mound the berry-peach mixture in the center of the dough but leave a 2-inch (5cm) border all around. Fold the edge of the dough up and over the berry-peach mixture. Refrigerate the crostata until chilled, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425F (218C).
  • Brush the rim of the crostata with cream and sprinkle with coarse brown sugar. Bake for about 50 minutes until the crust is golden. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

1. Don't pile the filling too high or the crostata will get mushy. Try to aim for a flat and compact filling.
2. You can use fresh or frozen berries. If you use frozen berries don't thaw them.
3. Make sure the butter and ice water are really cold. Cold ingredients and chilling the dough helps the crust keep its shape.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 687IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg