Crostata di Visciole

Name: Crostata di Visciole
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: San Marinese
Ingredients: 300g all-purpose flour; 150g cold butter, cubed; 100g sugar; 2 egg yolks; Zest of 1 lemon; Pinch of salt; 350g sour cherry jam (visciole); 1 egg for wash

Crostata di Visciole (kroh-STAH-tah dee vee-SHOH-leh)

Sour Cherry Tart

⏱ Prep Time 40 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 318 kcal

A buttery shortcrust tart filled with tangy sour cherry jam, latticed on top and baked to golden perfection.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 4.0g

Carbs 44.0g

Fat 14.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

tart pan mixing bowl rolling pin oven

Presentation Guide

Vessel: ceramic cake stand

Garnishes: powdered sugar, fresh cherries

Accompaniments: whipped cream, espresso

Ingredients

300g all-purpose flour
150g cold butter, cubed
100g sugar
2 egg yolks
Zest of 1 lemon
Pinch of salt
350g sour cherry jam (visciole)
1 egg for wash

Instructions

1
Pulse flour, cold butter, sugar, and salt until crumbly. Add egg yolks and lemon zest, mix until dough just comes together.
2
Wrap and chill dough for 30 minutes.
3
Roll out two-thirds of the dough and line a buttered tart pan. Prick base with a fork.
4
Spread sour cherry jam evenly over the pastry base.
5
Roll remaining dough and cut into strips. Arrange in a lattice pattern over the jam.
6
Brush with beaten egg. Bake at 180°C for 30-35 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing.

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Did You Know?

Wild sour cherries (visciole) grow abundantly on the hillsides of Mount Titano and are harvested each June for jam-making.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

tart pan
mixing bowl
rolling pin
oven

Garnishing

powdered sugar, fresh cherries

Accompaniments

whipped cream, espresso

The Story Behind Crostata di Visciole

The crostata is one of the most beloved desserts in San Marino, with the sour cherry version holding a special place. Wild visciole cherries thrive in the rocky terrain around the republic, and making cherry jam in early summer is a tradition passed down through generations. The tart balances the fruit's natural tartness against buttery pastry, creating a dessert that is distinctly Sammarinese.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed afternoon tea, dessert 📜 Origins: 18th century

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