Rhubarb and Raspberry Crostata

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Rhubarb and Raspberry Crostata
45 min.
10
262kcal

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Looking for a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors? Look no further than our Rhubarb and Raspberry Crostata! This scrumptious dish is not only vegetarian but also embodies the spirit of seasonal baking, making it a perfect choice to impress family and friends during gatherings.

Rhubarb, with its vibrant color and unique tang, pairs harmoniously with the juicy sweetness of fresh raspberries, creating a filling that bursts with flavor in every bite. Nestled in a buttery, flaky crust made from a blend of unbleached all-purpose and whole wheat flour, this crostata is a wonderful way to showcase fresh fruit.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, it offers both efficiency and elegance, making it perfect for a weeknight treat or a special occasion. Serve it warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of sweetened whipped cream to take it to the next level of indulgence. Plus, the crostata can be made a couple of days in advance, ensuring you can spend more time enjoying the company of your guests rather than stuck in the kitchen.

This dessert isn't just pleasing to the palate; it's also visually stunning, with its rustic charm and inviting golden crust. So, roll up your sleeves and dive into this delightful culinary adventure—a Rhubarb and Raspberry Crostata awaits!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup cornstarch 
  • large eggs beaten
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • ounce raspberries fresh
  • 10 servings sugar raw
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • cup unbleached flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 cup butter unsalted chilled cubed ()
  • 10 servings whipped cream sweetened (for serving)
  • tablespoon milk whole
  • 0.5 cup flour whole wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Combine both flours, sugar, and saltin a processor; blend for 5 seconds.
  2. Addbutter; pulse until butter is reduced to pea-sizepieces.
  3. Whisk egg and milk in a smallbowl to blend; add to processor and pulseuntil moist clumps form. Gather dough intoa ball; flatten into a disk. Wrap in plasticwrap; chill at least 1 1/2 hours. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
  4. Dissolve cornstarch in 3 tablespoons waterin a small bowl; set aside.
  5. Combine rhubarb,raspberries, and sugar in a large heavysaucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirringoften, until sugar dissolves and juices arereleased, about 4 minutes. Stir in cornstarchmixture and bring to a boil (rhubarb will notbe tender and slices will still be intact).
  6. Transfer to a bowl. Chill until cool, about 30minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F
  8. Roll out dough onfloured parchment paper to 12" round; brushwith beaten egg. Mound filling in center ofcrust; gently spread out, leaving 1 1/2" border.Gently fold edges of dough over filling,pleating as needed.
  9. Brush border with egg;sprinkle with raw sugar. Slide parchmentwith crostata onto a large rimmed bakingsheet and bake until crust is golden brownand filling is bubbly, about 45 minutes.
  10. Let crostata cool on baking sheet on a rack.
  11. Transfer crostata to a platter, cut intowedges, and serve with whipped cream orice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories262kcal
Protein4.96%
Fat54.15%
Carbs40.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.41
Glycemic Load
12.23
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.8239130611005%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
7.79mg
Petunidin
0.05mg
Delphinidin
0.22mg
Malvidin
0.02mg
Pelargonidin
0.17mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.22mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.6mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:262.13kcal
13.11%
Fat:16.07g
24.73%
Saturated Fat:9.81g
61.3%
Carbohydrates:27.31g
9.1%
Net Carbohydrates:25.19g
9.16%
Sugar:9.04g
10.04%
Cholesterol:59.94mg
19.98%
Sodium:127.22mg
5.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.31g
6.62%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.41%
Selenium:9.93µg
14.18%
Vitamin A:502.14IU
10.04%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.31%
Fiber:2.11g
8.46%
Folate:32.13µg
8.03%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.71%
Phosphorus:61.12mg
6.11%
Vitamin B3:1.15mg
5.77%
Iron:1.03mg
5.72%
Vitamin C:4.46mg
5.4%
Vitamin E:0.68mg
4.56%
Magnesium:16.61mg
4.15%
Copper:0.07mg
3.35%
Zinc:0.43mg
2.84%
Vitamin K:2.8µg
2.67%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.66%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.64%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.58%
Potassium:83.44mg
2.38%
Calcium:23.28mg
2.33%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.65%
Source:Epicurious