Chocolate Crostata Recipe

Name: Chocolate Crostata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 orange, zested; 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate; 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out dough; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 lemon, zested; 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup ice water; Sour cream, whipped cream, or ice cream, if desired; Powdered sugar, if desired; Ground cloves, if desired

Servings: persons

1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 orange, zested
1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out dough
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lemon, zested
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup ice water
Sour cream, whipped cream, or ice cream, if desired
Powdered sugar, if desired
Ground cloves, if desired

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["I love this because the crust is crunchy and buttery and it goes so well with the tartness of the chocolate.", "Ganache: In a small pot, over low heat, heat the cream with the cinnamon and orange zest.", "Use the pot of cream as the bottom of a double boiler and melt the chocolate, in a bowl, over the cream.", "When the chocolate has melted and the cream is heated, transfer the cream to a bowl and allow the chocolate and cream to cool slightly and separately.", "When somewhat warm, whisk the cream and the chocolate together to combine.", "Put the ganache in the refrigerator to cool.", "Crostata: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, salt and lemon zest.", "Pulse the mixture to blend.", "Add the butter and continue pulsing to integrate and give the dough the consistency of a ""gravel driveway.""

1098

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 orange, zested, 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Crostata falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate Crostata

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