Easy, fresh and flaky – this Blueberry Almond Crostata is one of my favorite desserts!
Sometimes we feel like a pie….sometimes we don’t. And sometimes we feel like a pie without the fuss of a pie. Am I right? There are days when we just don’t want the hassle of a top crust, a shrinking crust, or a blind bake. Sometimes we just want the tantalizing sweet flavors of a flaky, rustic, free formed pie. And we want it now!
Enter: Blueberry Almond Crostata.
All the flavor without all the fuss.
I’ve been a fan of crostatas for a very long time, as evidenced by this, this, and this!
The process is quite simple:
- Prepare a quick homemade dough using just three ingredients. Flour, butter, water.
- Once it’s chilled, roll it out.
- Pile it high with fresh fruit.
- Fold over the edges.
- Paint the crust with egg wash then sprinkle with sugar and sliced almonds.
- Bake.
Nothin’ left to do but eat!
This will make a for a nice dessert or brunch item on Mother’s Day, and it most certainly’ll make for a sweet treat on any day.
Top with your favorite ice cream, whipped cream, sliced almonds or lemon zest.
You can’t go wrong!
If you decide to give this Blueberry Almond Crostata a whirl – I’d love your feedback and photos! Tag @ciaochowbambina on Instagram, or share to my Pinterest and Facebook page!
Buon Appetito!
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Blueberry Almond Crostata
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
Easy, fresh and flaky – this Blueberry Almond Crostata is one of my favorite desserts!
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup salted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. ice water
7 ounces almond paste (I use Odense Almond Paste)
12 ounces fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried
1 egg, whisked, for brushing the crust
Sugar for sprinkling the crust
1 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, place the flour, butter and water.
Mix with hands until everything is combined and the dough becomes one solid mass.
Turn the dough onto a well-floured board and form into a disk.
Wrap the disk with plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Roll out almond paste to about an 8-inch circle. Set aside.
Remove dough from refrigerator.
Cut a piece of parchment the size of a baking sheet.
Sprinkle with flour and roll dough on the parchment to form a 12-inch circle.
Leaving about 1 1/2-inches around the perimeter of the dough, set the almond paste in the center.
Next, pile the blueberries in the center of the (rolled out) almond paste.
Gently fold the border up and around the almond paste, pleating as you go.
Brush egg wash around the edges and sprinkle with sugar and sliced almonds.
Bake for 40 minutes until the crust is golden and berries are soft.
Allow to cool.
Serve at room temperature.
Notes
Ice cream and/or whipped cream make nice accompaniments.
This looks amazing, Annie – I LOVE the almonds sprinkled on the crust – what a great idea. The market has tons of great fruit right now -so looking forward to trying this. So simple and good – my kind of recipe!
Ahhhh! Enjoy, my friend! Thank you!!
This crostata is absolutely stunning Annie! I’m obsessed with crostatas lately and how lovely they turn out! And what perfect timing for Mother’s Day. This would be the perfect addition to brunch! Have a great weekend!
Crostata is one of my favorite go-to desserts! Thank you, friend!
Oh my!! This looks absolutely yummm! Beautiful photography and such an easy recipe. Definitely giving this a try. SO happy to have subscribed to your blog!
So happy to have you! Thank you for your kind words, my friends!
Perfect since blueberries are getting into their prime time season! Looks great!
Thank you, Kevin!
Annie, this is literally gorgeous! Mouthwateringly beautiful! I’m all about a rustic easy pie! Plus it lets you have more of the inside flavor instead of lots of crust. I want to add a big dollop of homemade vanilla ice cream on top! YUM!
Yep – this begs for a big scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream!! Thank you!
Annie this crostata is just gorgeous! It’s really the easiest way to make pie. The almonds on the crust and the almond paste on the bottom are brilliant. I’m sooooo craving a piece!
Blueberry and almond are so nice together! Thanks for stopping by with a kind word, my friend!!
I’m with everyone else…that crostata of yours is beautiful. I’ve pinned and can’t wait to make one.
Thanks for the pin! Enjoy, my friend!
Absolutely perfect! I love baked blueberries in any form and especially when combined with almonds. Always a winning combination 🙂
Thank you, Jennifer!
What a lovely dessert! I love how easy the crust is to shape. The rustic quality adds such a great look. And there’s nothing better than a blueberry dessert!
Thank you, Kathy! Love blueberries!! 🙂
Annie! You’re speaking my language. Love that free-form pie, and the almond crust!? So good!! I imagine a big, warm slice of this with some vanilla ice cream this coming summer. Delic!
I say yes to ice cream and crostata!! Thanks, friend!
This has to be the prettiest blueberry crostata that I’ve ever seen Annie! Your photos just make me want to reach through the screen and dig in! Pinned and looking forward to trying!
Awhh! Thank you, Mary Ann! Enjoy, my friend!
I’ll bring the ice cream! Indeed a beautiful galette for Mother’s day, Annie… I can see taking this beauty on a picnic. Absolutely delicious!
Yes! A perfect picnic nibble! Thanks, friend!
How gorgeous is this? I love how simple it is and beautiful with those juicy blueberries. Pinning! xo
Thank you so much, Kim! Enjoy, my friend! xo
Definitely a keeper recipe! I will go with the ‘every day sweet treat designation’ – why not, so simple to make (love it!) and you are right about rustic desserts. And all the almonds, mmm.
You and I think alike, my friend!! Thanks! 🙂
Your crostata is beautiful, Annie! There’s something so comforting and fun about rustic desserts. Looking forward to trying this!
I am all about it! Thank you, friend! xo
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a prettier crostata! Those berries are gorgeous! And I love the addition of almond. Have a great week, Annie!
The almond makes all the difference! Thanks, friend!
I love crostata – but this may be my favourite yet – so scrumptious!
Blueberries and almond make for a sweet union! Thank you, Alexandra!
I want it now is right ?. Oh Annie, this is just what my Monday morning needed, wish I could poke my fork right through the screen!! Pinned. Have a lovely week, take care.
Wish I could sent you a big ol’ slice! Happy Monday, Stacey!! 🙂
Love fuss free desserts and this looks right up my alley! What a delicious way to start Monday! Nice touch with all those almonds for extra flavour and texture. Pinned! Have a wonderful week, my friend 🙂 XOXO
Yep – I could start every Monday like this!! Thank you, friend! XOXO
Looks delicious! I really love rustic desserts– easy and tasty, This is just the type of treat to serve a friend who drops by for some afternoon coffee or tea. I’m getting inspired to run to the grocery store for some beautiful blueberries and make the crostata. I’ve got the rest of the ingredients including the whipping cream. Can’t wait!! I know just the person I want to invite – we’ve got some books we’ve got to discuss.
Rustic desserts are always my first choice to make! Nothing like a beautiful crostata! Makes the perfect accompaniment to good friends and good books!