Apple crostata with cheddar cheese
4 servings
55 minutes
Apple crostata with cheddar cheese is an exquisite blend of sweet and savory notes that captivates gourmets worldwide. This Italian dessert, inspired by traditional open pies, surprises with its bold accent — the addition of cheddar cheese that adds a piquant and creamy touch to the dish. The crispy dough made with vanilla sugar perfectly complements the soft caramelized apples infused with cinnamon and ginger aroma. The butter-browned apple slices reveal a rich palette of flavors, while the cheese adds depth and balance to the sweetness. The crostata is perfect for cozy home evenings as well as festive tables. Served slightly warm, allowing the cheese to stretch slightly, it creates an unforgettable gastronomic impression.
1
Mix flour with white and vanilla sugar and salt. Add 115 g of butter cut into small pieces and mix well with a fork. Incorporate an egg and ice water with a fork until the dough is pliable. Form a ball from the dough, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for an hour.
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla sugar: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Butter: 130 g
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
- Water: 1.5 tablespoon
2
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
3
Filling: Mix brown sugar with cinnamon and ginger.
- Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground ginger: 0.3 teaspoon
4
Grease a baking pan (22 cm) with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper. Spread the dough on the bottom and sides of the pan and return it to the fridge. Peel the apples and remove the cores. Cut into slices about 0.7–1 cm thick. Drizzle with lemon juice. Arrange the apples on the dough, sprinkle with the sugar mixture, and place the remaining butter on top.
- Butter: 130 g
- Apple: 3 pieces
5
Bake in the lower third of the oven for about 40 minutes. Slice the cheddar thinly and place it on the pie, then bake for another 10 minutes. Remove and cool at room temperature.
- Cheddar cheese: to taste