Description
An elegant Italian-style crostata with a golden pastry crust filled with creamy mascarpone and honey, topped with fresh figs. This simple yet indulgent dessert balances crisp pastry, smooth filling, and juicy fruit.
Ingredients
- 400 g plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 150 g caster sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 120 ml olive oil
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 500 g mascarpone
- 6 tbsp runny honey, plus extra for serving
- 8 fresh figs
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Make a well in the center and add the beaten eggs, olive oil, water, and vanilla extract.
- Mix with a fork until combined, then turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until a dough forms.
- Wrap the pastry in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 25 cm pie dish.
- Roll the chilled pastry into a circle large enough to fit the dish, then press it into the pan and trim the edges.
- Line the pastry with baking paper or foil and fill with pie weights or rice.
- Bake for 10 minutes, remove the weights, and bake for another 3 minutes.
- In a saucepan over low heat combine the mascarpone and honey, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the mascarpone mixture into the baked crust.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until the filling is set.
- Allow the crostata to cool completely.
- Cut the figs into wedges and arrange them on top of the cooled tart.
- Drizzle with extra honey before serving.
Notes
- Fresh ripe figs provide the best flavor and texture.
- The crostata is best served at room temperature.
- Seasonal fruits such as berries, peaches, or plums can replace figs.
- Toasted sliced almonds can be added for extra texture.
- Chill the pastry before baking to help it hold its shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 43 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
