Desserts

Blueberry Crostata

July 19, 2013

Sweet and crisp Italian open-fruit tart filled with fresh juicy blueberries.

For the crust:
7 ounces almond paste

Preparing the blueberries:
2 cups blueberries, washed and dried
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the filling:
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoon water
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (coarse or raw sugar), for sprinkling

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. For the crust: 2. Divide the almond paste into 4 equal pieces. Lightly dust work surface or a piece of parchment paper with...
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Nutritions

Calories
442

Sodium
108mg
4% DV

Fat
22g
35% DV

Protein
7g
15% DV

Carbs
51g
17% DV

Fiber
4g
17% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 7g 36%

Polysaturated Fat 3g 23%

Monosaturated Fat 11g 74%

Cholesterol 59mg 19%

Sodium 108mg 4%

Potassium 272mg 7%

Protein 7g 15%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 4g 17%

Sugar 39g 78%

Vitamin A 482IU 9%

Vitamin B6 0.25mg 12%

Vitamin C 8mg 14%

Calcium 121mg 12%

Iron 1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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