Blackberry tart

On Cake Day, what's better than a blackberry tart, lovingly prepared and baked to perfection using Pietrella pans? This tart, with its crumbly crust and rich fresh raspberry filling, will be a triumph of sweetness and flavor.

Ingredients for the base:

• 200g of 00 flour
• 100g cold butter, cut into cubes
• 80g of icing sugar
• 1 whole egg
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• A pinch of salt

Ingredients for the filling:

• 300g of fresh blackberries
• 50g of sugar
• Juice of half a lemon
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Preparing the base:

• In a bowl, mix the sifted flour with the icing sugar, the grated lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
• Add the cold butter cut into cubes and work it quickly with your fingers until the mixture becomes sandy.
• Add the lightly beaten egg and knead quickly until a smooth dough forms.
• Wrap the dough in cling film and leave it to rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Preparation of the filling:

• In a Pietrella pan, place the fresh blackberries with the sugar and lemon juice.
• Cook over medium-low heat for about 5-7 minutes, until the blackberries have softened and released some of their juice.
• Add the cornstarch and mix well, continuing to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the filling has thickened slightly.
• Turn off the heat and let it cool completely.

Assembly and cooking:

• Preheat oven to 180°C.
• Remove the shortcrust pastry from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface, forming a disk about 5 mm thick.
• Line a previously buttered cake pan with the shortcrust pastry, taking care to remove any excess pastry from the edges.
• Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork and pour the blackberry filling inside, distributing it evenly.
• Decorate the surface with intertwined strips of shortcrust pastry or as desired.
• Bake the tart for about 30-35 minutes, until the surface is golden.
• Once cooked, remove the tart from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.

Plating:

Serve the tart on an elegant dessert plate, perhaps accompanied by a dusting of icing sugar and a few fresh raspberries for an attractive presentation.

This tart will surely be the star of your cake day, delighting everyone with its fresh, fruity flavor. Thanks to the Pietrella pans, every detail will be perfect. 

Have fun and enjoy your meal from Pietrella!