Strawberry Crostata

Major fail.

I don't know what happened with this recipe - it was really simple and easy - but my attempt appeared nothing like the picture I saw and didn't taste anything like it either.

I didn't even take a picture of it - since I was so embarrassed!  I'm posting a picture from Buns In My Oven - since her version looks amazing!

See - how fabulous is that?!


Strawberry Crostata
recipe from Buns In My Oven

1 1/2 pounds strawberries
2 tablespoons sugar, for sprinkling (or more, to taste)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 pie crust, store bough or homemade

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Hull and slice 1 1/2 pounds of ripe, juicy strawberries. Sprinkle them with two tablespoons of sugar

Take the 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and mix it up with 2 tablespoons of flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla.

Now, you can either make a pie crust or use a store bought version.I grabbed Pillsbury Pie Crust, since there was no need to make my own pie crust today!

Lay the pie crust flat on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using an off-set spatula, spread the cream cheese mixture all over the pie crust leaving a one inch border around the edges.

Pile your strawberries on top.