Apple Cheddar Crostata

Sweet meets savory in this rustic yet refined dessert. This cheesy crostata lets your family enjoy the perfect combination of tastes and textures. From the crisp, sweet apples to the rich and melty Kraft Signature Cheddar Blend, you can make dessert the main attraction!


Total Time: 2 Hours (incl. refrigerating)

Prep Time: 25 Mins

Servings: 6

What You Need

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup cold butter, cut into chunks
  • 2 Tbsp. to 1/4 cup ice water
  • 1 cup KRAFT Signature Cheddar Blend Shredded Cheese, divided
  • 1-1/2 lbs. Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. milk

Let’s Make It

  1. Use pulsing action of food processor to process flour and butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Slowly add water to mixture, pulsing after each addition until mixture is well blended and forms dough that pulls away from side of food processor container. Add 1/2 cup cheese; pulse until combined.
  2. Transfer dough to work surface; knead gently just until blended. Shape into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  3. Heat oven to 425°F. Unwrap dough; place between 2 lightly floured sheets of waxed paper. Roll into 11-inch circle. Transfer to parchment-covered baking sheet.
  4. Stir together 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon; toss with apples and lemon juice in large bowl. Let stand 10 min.; spoon into center of crust to within 3 inches of edge. Fold edge of crust over apple mixture, pleating edge as necessary. (Apple mixture in center will remain uncovered.) Brush edge of crust with milk; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
  5. Bake 30 to 35 min. or until crust is golden brown, and apple mixture is hot and bubbly, topping with remaining cheese after 25 min.

Kitchen Tips

  • Garnish with fresh thyme.

Nutrition info

(Per Serving) 530 calories, 37g total fat, 23g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 100mg cholesterol, 3370mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 27g sugars, 7g protein, 0%DV vitamin D, 12%DV calcium, 6%DV iron, 3%DV potassium.

*Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.