I’ve said it before, but I love the simplicity of crostatas. They are so easy to make and super versatile to match whatever you have on hand. Since my latest fruit obsession is peaches, I’ve had an abundance of them to use up. When I saw the brown sack of them sitting on the counter the other day, I knew that I needed to make another crostata.
Fresh peaches are tossed with a bit of lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and ginger for a lightly spiced fruit filling. A lightly sweetened layer of cream cheese sits right below the peaches to elevate the sweetness of them without overpowering them and to add a bit of creaminess to the crostata.
The crust is made with a mixture of whole wheat and white whole wheat flours. But don’t worry, you can’t tell. Olive oil is used in place of butter and adds just a hint of flavor that complements the peaches perfectly. If your summer is all about baking with fresh fruit, you’ll want to add this crostata to your menu soon!
- 2½ C fresh peaches, sliced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ginger
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp flour
- 4 oz ⅓ of the fat cream cheese
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ C white whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- ½ C whole wheat flour
- ½ tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ C olive oil
- ¼ C non-fat milk + 1 tbsp for brushing crust
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar for sprinkling on crust
- In a medium bowl, gently stir together peach slices, sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. Stir in lemon juice and flour. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, stir together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, stir together flours, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add in olive oil and milk. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead dough 1 or 2 times for dough to come together. Roll out into a 12 inch circle. Transfer dough to prepared baking sheet.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over the top, leaving at least a 1-inch margin from the edge. Arrange peach slices over the top of the cream cheese mixture. Pour remaining liquid over the top of the peaches.
- Fold dough up over the edge of the peaches and pat down. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.
- Remove to a wire rack to cool slightly before cutting into pieces and serving warm.
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TidyMom says
ok, now I’m craving Peaches and Cream Crostata! adding this to my dessert menu for next week!
Christie - Food Done Light says
This is a gorgeous crostata. I adore your crust and that cream cheese layer! Yum!
Stephanie says
Loooove the creamy element you added. Looks fabulous!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
What a beautiful crostata, Jessica! I’ve never made one before, but I love the simplicity and the looks of it. I can only imagine how fun it would be to experiment with different flavors. But peach is definitely the best! Pinned!
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
I’ve never made a crostata, but now I can’t wait to give it a try. Peaches are my favorite, which means I will have to save your recipe for sure. It looks amazing!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
What a gorgeous crostata that is full of flavor.
Cate @ Chez CateyLou says
This crostata is gorgeous! I love that you used wheat flour and olive oil – what an interesting and delicious change to a classic crostata! I can’t get enough peaches lately!!
Ashley says
Oooo I love that layer of the cream cheese! Peaches and cream was my favorite oatmeal flavor as a kid (I ate a ridiculous amount of it) so I love making anything peaches and cream!
Mercedes says
I love crostatas too and I love that you added a “cream” layer to your version! What a perfect pairing with the peaches!
Suzanne says
This peach crostata looks perfect, love house simple but elegant it looks!
Coleen @ The Redhead Baker says
I love this! So pretty. I just adore peaches.
Miss Messy says
Wow oh wow! I love the cream cheese in this! š Always looking for new ways to use peaches!
Mallory @ Chocolate with Grace says
Peaches and cream is on one of my favorites. I love how crostatas don’t have to be perfact. They’re beautiful in they’re imperfections.
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
Wow, I could really go for a slice of these. It looks so delicious!
janelle says
peaches are so juicy and sweet right now! great recipe
Joanne says
I’m a recent crostata convert also! So much easier than pie and just as delicious. Love this!
Lori says
I like that you used cinnamon and ginger, must have a great flavor!
Anna (Hidden Ponies) says
I love the rustic fun of crostata, and that cream cheese layer makes this extra special – great use of peaches!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
This really is the perfect way to use fresh, juicy peaches. Love how simple it is to make. Pinned.
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
i love a good crostata! definitely will be saving this recipe to give a go in my kitchen, love it!
Kristen Chidsey says
This costars eould be perfect with some of the Georgia peaches I have. Love that the crust has no shortening.
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
I have been wanting to make a crostata! This peach ones looks amazing – love the cream cheese layer too! yum!
Jenn@eatcakefordinner says
I’ve never heard of a crostata, but whatever it is this looks DIVINE!! I was so bummed my Mom’s peach tree died this year, but I did see a big box of peaches at the fruit stand and I so want to try this with them.
Tonette Joyce says
oh, YUM!
Marsha L says
I’m disappointed to read only comments about how a recipe looks, how it sounds, what people have or don’t have on hand to make it. How about making a recipe as written and THEN submitting a review?