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5 from 1 vote

Tomato and Corn Crostata

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup fine cornmeal
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter in 1/4" cubes
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup ice water

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 leeks white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced (or white onion)
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 ear of corn kernels removed
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil coarsely chopped
  • 1 pound ripe tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 teaspoon of milk or cream

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, and salt. Use a pastry blender or food processor to cut in butter until it's evenly distributed and a coarse crumb forms. Add the olive oil and ice water little by little until the mixture comes together. Gather the dough with your hands, form a ball, flatten into a disk, wrap with plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan. Cook the leeks for 5-7 minutes until soft and lightly browned. Stir in the garlic and corn and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in basil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Roll out the dough on a floured sheet of parchment paper to one 15-inch round or two smaller rounds. Spread the vegetable mixture into the middle of the dough leaving a 2-inch border along the sides. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Deal out the tomato slices into a single layer then season with salt and pepper. Fold over the edges of the dough, pleating and pinching as you go. Brush the dough with egg mixture.
  • Lift the parchment onto the baking sheet and bake for 35 to 45 minutes until the crust is golden brown. When done, lift the parchment onto a cooling rack and cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving with a garnish of basil. Can be enjoyed hot or at room temperature. Return to the oven to reheat any leftovers.