These Italian Crostata Bars with Peach Filling, are the perfect snack or an even better dessert when topped with some Vanilla Ice Cream.
Italian Crostata Bars with Peach Filling
Remember I said I was going to give you a perfect dessert to go with that delicious No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream? Well this is it. If there are two fruits in the world that go really well together with Vanilla Ice Cream they have got to be Apples and Peaches. Don’t you agree?
My love of a Crostata started out strong and it has continued. I love this Italian Pastry, I use it even to make a North American Pie, it is rich and buttery and perfect filled with fruit or even used for Cut-Out Cookies.
Every Italian woman has her own Pastry Dough (Pasta Frolla) that has usually been passed down from mother to daughter, although there isn’t that much of difference between one dough and another.
I have found some to be flakier or even more of a cookie base than others. This recipe was given to me by a good friend’s mother and it is the only one I use and have been using for years.
It is enough dough for a 2 pie crust and a little left over (depending on the size of your pie plate) for a few Cookies. And who doesn’t love a few cookies?
If you make the dough in a Food Processor it takes 5 minutes, let it sit in the fridge for 30 minutes and then it is ready to be rolled out and filled.
Peach Filled Italian Crostata Bars
I placed my first layer on a prepared cake pan then I spread a couple of tablespoons of Peach Jam on top, top it with the Sliced Peach Mixture, and then covered it with the second layer of dough.
Remember to make three cuts with a sharp knife, so that steam can escape that way your dough doesn’t become soggy, nothing worse than soggy dough!
Bake in a pre-heated oven for about 30 minutes, serve plain as bars or serve with some creamy Vanilla Ice Cream. Dessert is served. Enjoy!
More Delicious Peach Recipes.
Easy Italian Fresh Peach Crumb Cake
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups flour (312.50 grams)
- 1/2 cup sugar (100 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup + 1-2 tablespoons butter ** (128 grams)
- 2-3 tablespoons Peach Jam (30-40 grams)
- 2 1/2 cups Peaches sliced thin or chopped (approximately 4 fresh or 1 large can (drained) peaches pit removed and peeled)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons flour (15.6 grams)
- 1/4 cup sugar (56 1/4 grams)
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In a large bowl whisk together salt, flour, sugar and baking powder, make a well in the centre and add egg, egg yolk and butter (cubed), mix together (you can also use a food processor, pulse until dough just starts to come together), remove dough to a flat surface and knead until it becomes a soft dough, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius), lightly grease and flour an 8 inch (20 centimetesquare cake pan.
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In a medium bowl mix together, sliced peaches, cinnamon,vanilla,lemon juice, flour and sugar, gently combine.
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Remove dough from fridge, roll out half the dough to fit into pre-pared cake pan, spread with peach jam, cover with sliced peach mixture.
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Roll out other half of dough and fit to cover the peaches, using a sharp knife remove excess dough, (use extra dough to make cut out cookies), cut 3 2-3 inch cuts on the top of dough using the sharp end of a knife. Brush top of dough with a little milk and sprinkle with sugar, bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden. Let cool or eat warm, cut into squares and serve with Vanilla Ice Cream if desired. Enjoy!
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**If you see the dough is too dry add 1-2 tablespoons of butter (one tablespoon at a time).
Turner says
This looks so delicious! I’m pinning it for peach season. Where I live in Italy (Tuscany) people seem to eat crostata for breakfast. I’m somewhat new here so I could be wrong lol! And I know how extremely regional these things can be… Would this be served with the ice cream as a dessert after dinner? I don’t want my Italian friends to think I’m confused 🙂 I mean, it’s basically pie, right? Thanks for the recipe!
Rosemary says
Hi thanks so much, and haha yes Italians have been known to have a slice of crostata for breakfast and of course in the afternoon with an espresso. I think you could serve these squares with some ice cream, great combination and welcome to Italy.
2pots2cook says
An hour ago, my mother phoned saying peaches are ripe and waiting for me….. what I usually do is a jam; now this is perfect timing: baking it tomorrow ! Thank you so much !
Rosemary says
Thanks so much, let me know how it turns out. Have a great weekend, 🙂
Olivia @ livforcake says
These sound (and look) amazingly delicious, Rosemary! I love peach anything so am adding these to the list of things to bake this summer!
Rosemary says
Thanks Olivia, hope you enjoy it. Let me know.
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
Oh my!! The very possibilities are endless. I can even see the crostata with berries. Thank you for sharing — it looks amazing and I LOVE no-churn ice cream. Summer is almost here and I have the feeling there will be lots of ice cream.
Rosemary says
Hi Marisa, thanks, ah yes with a Crostata the possibilities are endless. Have a great week.
Ann says
Definitely making these bars next time I have company. You just come up with the most delicious recipes. Thank you.
Rosemary says
Hi Ann, thanks so much, hope you enjoy them. Have a great week.
Pamela Shank says
Oh my gosh!!! These bars look so delicious..I have to try this recipe. Pinned it and Printed. Thank you
Rosemary says
Thanks Pamela, they are really good.