Crostata with Apples, Walnuts and Gorgonzola

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Giada at HomeEpisode: More Cheese Please

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Total Time:
1 hr 45 min
Prep
20 min
Inactive
50 min
Cook
35 min
Yield:
6 to 8 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons ice water

Filling:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 small Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Directions

For the crust: In a food processor combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Pulse to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the butter is finely chopped and the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add the mascarpone cheese and lemon juice and pulse a few times. Add the ice water and run the machine just until the mixture is moist and crumbly, but does not form a ball. Do not over mix. Turn the dough out onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Press into a disc, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

For the filling: Place an oven rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the apple slices, sugar, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently, until the apples are softened, but not mushy, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, walnuts, and Gorgonzola.

Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the inside of a 12 by 17-inch baking sheet and place on a work surface. Place the chilled dough on the parchment paper. Roll the dough out into an 11-inch circle, about 1/4-inch thick. Lift the parchment paper and transfer to the baking sheet. Spoon the apple filling into the center of the dough. Spread the filling evenly, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold the dough border over the filling to form an 8-inch round. Pleat the edge of the pastry and pinch to seal any cracks in the dough.

Using a pastry brush, brush the crust with the beaten egg. Bake until the crust is golden, about 25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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  • on March 03, 2012

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    I made this and after was done wished I left off the gorgonzola cheese, the taste was to strong for me. The pastry was easy to make and really good, next time I will leave off the cheese and just tick with apples.

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  • on January 27, 2012

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    Wonderful recipe, I'm not a fan of Gorgonzola so I leave it out, tastes just as good. It's like having a slice of apple pie but without all the work. I make it often for friends and family and its always a hit.

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  • on December 26, 2011

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    I make Giada's apple crostata recipe often, and yes, you can use store bought puff pastry instead. I use only 2 to 3 sweeter Honey Crisp apples if I add the gorgonzola cheese, and only sprinkle 3 Tablespoons on top of the apples after placing them on the puff pastry sheet. More often I use a milder shredded sharp cheddar. With these minor changes, it's really an easy, delicious apple crostata with just a hint of cheese.

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