Strawberry Mint Crostata

Straight from the oven, juicy berries, and the sweet aroma of this Strawberry Mint Crostata, is enough to make you stop whatever you’re doing, and grab a fork.

For some people, it’s chocolate chip cookies, during the holiday season, it’s apple pie; but I have to say – whether topped with orange marmalade, peaches, blueberry, apple-cranberry, heirloom tomatoes, or pear, crostata is a definite A-lister in my rotation of baked treats all year round!

I had been racking my brain for what to share for Valentine’s Day, when a quick trip to the grocery came to my rescue. Is this true for you, too? Do the aisles and bins at your favorite store guide you toward delicious decisions?

This day’s temptation – strawberries. Although we’re not at peak season (in my state), they’re always available and especially tasty when roasted or cooked down to make a sauce. They’re like tomatoes that way – throw them in the oven and they hit the spot every time. Their flavor becomes intense, and when their juices release – game over.

So let’s make a crostata, shall we?

INGREDIENTS:

All-purpose flour

Salted butter

Ice cold water

Honey

Fresh strawberries

Fresh mint

Milk

Granulated sugar

I made a quick strawberry mint sauce that I spread in the center of the dough (before baking), this served as the base, then topped the sauce with halved berries, popped it in the oven for about 40 minutes, et voilà.

There is no mystery here. Strawberry Mint Crostata is the perfect color, sweet in flavor, and charming in presentation.

A splendid treat for those you love. <3

Buon Appetito!

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Strawberry Mint Crostata

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• Author: Ciao Chow Bambina

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Straight from the oven, juicy berries and the sweet aroma of this Strawberry Mint Crostata is enough to make you stop whatever you’re doing, and grab a fork.

 

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Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cups salted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes, plus 2 more tbsp. for sauce

1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. ice cold water

2 Tbsp. honey

1 lb. of fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced

4 heaping tsp. chopped fresh mint

1/2 lb. strawberries, rinsed and cut in half lengthwise

1/2 cup of milk

1/4 cup granulated sugar

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, place the flour, 3/4 cup cubed butter, and water.

Mix with your 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 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 400 F.

In the meantime, prepare your strawberries.

In a large pan, over medium heat, melt 2 Tbsp. butter, honey, and chopped mint.

Add 1 lb. sliced strawberries, and cook until heated through and caramel-y. The berries will break down into a thick sauce. Some of the berries will maintain their shape, we want this. Cook for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Remove dough from the refrigerator.

Place a piece of parchment on a baking sheet, then roll out the dough on the parchment to form a 12 inch circle.

Leaving about 1 1/2 inches around the perimeter, spread the strawberry mint mixture in the center of your dough. Top with remaining strawberries.

Gently fold the border up and around the berries, pleating to make a circle.

Brush milk around the edges of the dough and sprinkle the entire crostata with sugar.

Bake for 40 minutes until the crust is golden.

Allow to cool.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Notes

A scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream make fine toppings!