Seriously Simple: Celebrate the colors of Hanukkah with a festive blueberry crostata
I am big on fried potato pancakes (latkes) to celebrate Hanukkah. They never disappoint! But because they're fried, I like making lighter desserts for the holiday; and this quintessential American bistro dessert is a snap to prepare.
Sometimes called a galette in French cooking, this free-form tart has endless variations, and I like to use blueberries for a festive look. The blueberry filling is as pretty to look at as it is to eat. A big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a big dollop of whipped cream or creme fraiche on the side completes the signature blue and white color motif of the holiday.
Blueberry Crostata
Serves 6
For the crust:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
8 tablespoons (1 stick) frozen, unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup ice water
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