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Mixed Berry Crostata
This summery dessert features lightly sweetened fresh berries encased in flaky, buttery pastry. The crostata is baked free form without a pie plate or tart pan so shaping the dough is simple (no pan to fuss with) and its look is rustic. We particularly liked a mix of three berries—1 cup each of raspberries, blueberries and blackberries—but if you like, use just one or two types. Serve warm or at room temperature with lightly sweetened whipped cream or ice cream.
8
Servings
Tip
Don't make the dough without first tossing together the butter and flour and freezing for 10 minutes. Combining the two before adding to the food processor helps prevent clumping and ensures more even butter distribution while processing, and thorough chilling guarantees the butter won't become too soft during processing. Don't use frozen berries; they will turn soft and mushy with baking.
50 minutes
plus resting and cooling
Ingredients
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163
grams (1¼ cups) unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
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33
grams (2½ tablespoons) white sugar
Directions
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01In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, white sugar and salt. Add the butter and gently toss, evenly coating the cubes with the flour mixture. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Reviews
September 1, 2025
Now Made Cholesterol-Free
I make this all the time, but today I switched things up. Instead of butter, I used just 3 tablespoons of Spectrum Organic Expeller-Pressed Refined Coconut Oil (the kind for medium-high heat). I froze it first, then pulsed it with the flour in the food processor. I kept the same amount of water, but added 1 tablespoon of non-fat yogurt. It turned out amazing—way better than I expected.
April 9, 2025
Lazy Pie
I'm not much of a pie maker, disliking making a shell and top for pies. This recipe takes out the time and, to me, pain of making both. Just make one, add in your fruit and fold over the outer ring. SO EASY! And it was delicious too! Fresh fruit is the only way to go. We added whipped cream to top it off, a nice vanilla ice cream would work too!
July 22, 2023
Sugar adds an awesome crunch
I have made this recipe three times and it's been delicious each time. I used different fruit combinations each time and they were all delicious. Fresh cherries were delicious with blueberries and peach. I used less sugar over the fruit than in the recipe but did use all that was recommended on the crust. It adds a lovely texture to the pie.
July 19, 2025
Good recipe
Good recipe
March 25, 2026
Missing details
The pie turned out delicious, but I’m giving it 3 stars because the written recipe leaves out some key details from the episode. The chef sprinkles sugar on the dough, rolls it, then flips it onto the baking sheet sugar-side down—an important step that affects the texture. They also zest lemon into the sugar before sprinkling it over the berries, which really enhances the flavor. These small but crucial steps make a noticeable difference in the final result.
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Delicious and easy to make. I'm wondering how to change up flavors-peaches, strawberries/rhubarb or apples. I'm assuming the other options won't cook up as simply as the berries.