Strawberry Crostata

Strawberry crostata is an Italian open-faced shortbread tart made with olive oil, topped with whipped cream and berries. The dough comes together in five minutes and bakes in just 20 minutes at 180°C. Incredibly simple to make, and incredible in taste - enjoy!

Strawberry Crostata

Italian crostata: a shortbread base made with olive oil, cherry jam, whipped cream, and strawberries.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Dough

• 300 g flour
• 200 ml olive oil
• 100 g sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 lemon zest

Topping

• 250 ml heavy cream
• cherry jam
• berries

Method

 

1. Whisk the egg with the sugar, add the olive oil and zest, and whisk again.
   
2. Sift in the flour with the baking powder and knead a pliable dough. Add a little more flour if needed, but it's best to avoid it.
3. Press the dough into a 28 cm pan and bake at 180°C for exactly 20 minutes.
4. Carefully flip the cooled base onto a plate or board and brush with fruit syrup or cherry jam.
5. Whip the cream, spread it over the jam, and decorate the tart with strawberries.
   

Tips

• The easiest way to bake it is in a special springform tart pan with a recessed base.
• Cherry jam can be swapped for strawberry or apricot.