Serves 4


Blueberry Crostata

  • Prep Time 10 Minutes
  • Cooking Time 40 Min
  • Method Indirect Heat

Ingredients

  • 250 G Blueberries
  • 50 G Sugar
  • 1 Lime, Zest & Juice
  • 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
  • 1 Roll Puff Pastry
  • 20 G Butter
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Tbsp. Water
  • 1 Tbsp. Sugar

Nutrition

Instructions

  1. Braai Set Up
  2. Prepare The Braai For Indirect Heat, Approx. 220°C. If Using A 57Cm Charcoal Braai, You Will Need 1/2 A Chimney Starter Of Lit Weber Briquettes.
  3. In The Kitchen
  4. 1 In A Medium Mixing Bowl, Toss Together Blueberries And Lime Juice.
  5. Add The Sugar Followed By The Cornstarch Gently Stir And Make Sure All Berries Are Covered With Sugar And Starch.
  6. Roll Out The Puff Pastry On A Piece Of Baking Paper And Spoon The Berries Into The Middle, Leaving About 2Cm Around The Edge.
  7. Fold In The Edges To Create A Nice Border For The Blueberries And Place Everything Including The Baking Paper On A Cold Pizza Stone.
  8. Cut The Butter Up In 8 Pieces And Place On Top Of The Blueberries.
  9. Whisk Together The Egg And Water In A Small Bowl, Brush The Crust And Sprinkle With A Little Sugar.
  10. At The Braai
  11. Place The Pizza Stone With The Crostata Over The Indirect Heat And Bake For About 15-20 Minutes Until The Crust Is Golden.
  • Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
  • Braai Time: 20 Minutes
  • Total Time: 40 Min
  • Serves: 4
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Cooking Method: Indirect Heat
  • Braai Temperature: 220°C
  • Equipment: Chimney Starter, Pizza Paddle