When I pulled this blueberry cream cheese crostata from the oven, I wondered again why I don’t make these more often.

They are so easy to make and take hardly any time to bake. I really need to give them a more prominent place in our dessert rotation, especially with all of the fresh berries that are available right now.

I’m already planning the filling for my next crostata!

This crostata is a simple combination of fresh blueberries and cream cheese.

The lightly sweetened cream cheese layer elevates the natural sweetness of the blueberries without overpowering the fruit.

Sugar and lemon juice mix with the blueberries to form the juicy filling. Cinnamon and nutmeg are sprinkled in to add a bit of warm spice to the dessert.

The crust is half whole wheat flour and uses olive oil instead of shortening or butter. Don’t worry, it doesn’t taste healthy! The crust is still soft and flaky.

Plus, if you don’t have enough blueberries on hand, you can easily substitute different types of berries. So, if you are looking for a way to use the abundance of berries in your house, this crostata is the perfect use for them!

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Blueberry Cream Cheese Crostata

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Bake Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

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Ingredients

For the Filling

• 2 1/2 Cups fresh blueberries
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon flour

For the Crust

• 1/2 Cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 Cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 Tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 Cup olive oil
• 1/4 Cup non-fat milk + 1 Tablespoon for brushing crust
• 1 Tablespoon sugar in the raw or coarse sugar, for sprinkling on dough

For Cream Cheese Layer

• 4 ounces 1/3 of the fat cream cheese, softened
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over blueberries. Gently stir to coat. Stir in lemon juice and flour. Set aside.
2. Sift together flours in a medium bowl. Stir in salt, sugar, and cinnamon. Add olive oil and milk and stir until soft dough forms.
3. Turn dough out onto floured surface. Roll dough out into 12 inch circle. Transfer dough to a parchment paper covered baking sheet.
4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. To prepare cream cheese filling, stir together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Spread cream cheese on dough leaving at least a 1 inch margin from the edge. Arrange blueberries over the top. Pour remaining liquid over the top of the blueberries.
6. Fold dough up over the edge of the blueberries and pat down. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
7. Bake for 25 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.
8. Serve warm.
9. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 646Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 399mgCarbohydrates: 86gFiber: 6gSugar: 28gProtein: 7g

Nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and may not always be accurate. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.

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