-
- Base: Pasta frolla, un impasto friabile a base di farina, zucchero, burro e uova.
- Ripieno: La versione classica prevede confettura (albicocca, ciliegia, prugna, frutti di bosco).
- Struttura: Base croccante con una decorazione a strisce incrociate (“losanghe”) di frolla sulla superficie.
- Varianti: Oltre alla confettura, è comune l’uso di crema pasticcera, frutta fresca o ricotta.
-
- Etimologia: Il termine deriva dal latino crusta, indicando il guscio rigido di pasta.
- Storia: Una delle prime ricette scritte risale al 1380 nel manoscritto Le Viandier di Guillaume Tirel, cuoco di corte francese.
- Leggenda: Una tradizione popolare attribuisce la creazione della crostata a una suora del convento di San Gregorio Armeno.
The Italian Crostata
The Crostata is a quintessential Italian tart, consisting of a shortcrust pastry base filled traditionally with fruit preserves or jam. Its origins date back to the 14th century, with early mentions found in the French manuscript Le Viandier, while Neapolitan legends romantically link its creation to the mermaid Parthenope.
Key Characteristics
-
The Base: Made from pasta frolla, a crumbly shortcrust pastry composed of flour, sugar, butter, and eggs.
-
The Filling: The classic version features fruit preserves (apricot, cherry, plum, or forest fruits).
-
The Structure: A crisp base decorated with a distinctive lattice pattern of pastry strips (losanghe) on top.
-
Variations: Beyond jam, other popular fillings include pastry cream, fresh fruit, or ricotta cheese.
Origins and History
-
Etymology: The name derives from the Latin crusta, referring to a hard crust or shell.
-
Historical Roots: One of the earliest recorded recipes appeared in 1380 in Le Viandier by Guillaume Tirel, a French court chef.
-
The Legend: Popular tradition attributes its creation to a nun from the Convent of San Gregorio Armeno in Naples.
Considered a “pantry staple” dessert, the crostata is beloved throughout Italy. Our tarts are crafted strictly with high-quality butter shortcrust, ensuring a unique fragrance and aroma, paired with a selection of preserves often handmade in our own laboratory.
Ingredients: fruit preserves (apricot, black cherry, forest fruits, etc.), type 00 flour, sugar, butter, eggs, salt, lemon zest, vanilla bean
Recensioni
Ancora non ci sono recensioni.