Serves 4-6
Strawberry Crostata
- Prep Time 30 Minutes
- Cooking Time Approx 3 Hours 30 Min
- Method Indirect Heat
Ingredients
- 450G Ripe, Fresh Strawberries, Each Hulled And Cut Into Quarters
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- Vegetable Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Strawberry Preserves
- 2 Tablespoons Slivered Almonds
- 1 Tablespoon Half-And-Half
- Crust
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Finely Grated Lemon Zest
- ⅛ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ Cup (1 Stick) Cold Unsalted Butter, Cut Into Cubes
- 5 Tablespoons Ice Water, As Needed
Instructions
- In The Kitchen
- In A Food Processor Pulse The Flour, Sugar, Lemon Zest, And Salt Until Blended. Add The Cold Butter And Pulse Again, Just Until The Mixture Resembles Coarse Crumbs. Add Ice Water, 1 Tablespoon At A Time, Pulsing Just Until The Mixture Forms A Ball (Do Not Over Mix). You May Need Slightly More Or Less Water. Gather The Dough Together And Form Into A Thick Disk. Wrap In Plastic Wrap And Refrigerate For 1 To 2 Hours, Until Chilled But Not Hard.
- At The Braai
- Preheat The Braai For Indirect Cooking Over Medium-Low Heat (About 150°C), And Preheat A Pizza Stone For At Least 15 Minutes, Following Manufacturer’S Instructions.
- In A Bowl Combine The Strawberries, Cornstarch, Sugar, Vanilla, And Lemon Juice. Let Stand For 5 Minutes While You Roll Out The Dough.
- Cut A Piece Of Heavy-Duty Aluminum Foil Into An 20Cm Square And Set On An Inverted Sheet Pan. Brush The Foil With Oil.
- Lightly Flour A Work Surface, A Rolling Pin, And The Dough. Roll The Dough Into A 30Cm Circle. Fold The Dough Onto The Rolling Pin And Transfer The Dough To The Foil.
- Put The Strawberry Mixture And Any Juices On Top Of The Dough, Leaving A 5Cm Border. Place The Preserves In A Microwave-Safe Dish And Warm In A Microwave Oven On High Power Until Spreadable, 10 To 20 Seconds; Brush On The Strawberries. Top With The Almonds. Fold Over And Pleat The Edges Of The Dough (Leaving An Opening In The Center) And Brush The Dough With Half-And-Half. Fold Up The Edges Of The Aluminum Foil Around The Crostata To Create A 5Cm Wall To Prevent The Juices From Spilling Over. Gently Transfer The Foil-Stabilized Crostata From The Sheet Pan To The Preheated Pizza Stone. Close The Lid And Braai Over Indirect Medium-Low Heat Until The Strawberries Are Bubbling And The Crust Is Golden Brown, 45 Minutes To 1 Hour.
- Lifting The Foil Edges, Carefully Remove The Crostata From The Pizza Stone. Cool For At Least 15 Minutes Before Serving. Serve Warm Or At Room Temperature.
- Marinating Time: 1-2 Hours
- Preparation Time: 30 Minutes
- Braai Time: 45 Minutes To 1 Hour
- Total Time: Approx 3 Hours 30 Min
- Serves: 4-6
- Skill Level: Advance
- Cooking Method: Indirect Heat
- Braai Temperature: 150°C
- Equipment: Pizza Paddle
What Do You Need? Recommened Tools
Pizza Paddle
R599.00
