crostata

tart

noun kroh-STAH-tah Rare

Origin: Italian crosta (crust) + -ata (augmentative/resultative suffix)

Also means

jam tart

Usage Note

Crostata is a classic Italian baked pastry with a shortcrust base (pasta frolla) filled with jam, custard, or ricotta. It is one of the most common homemade Italian desserts, often associated with Sunday family cooking. The most traditional version is crostata di marmellata (jam tart). Do not confuse with crostino (small toasted bread) or crostino dolce.

Examples

"La nonna ha preparato una crostata di albicocche."

Natural Translation

Grandma made an apricot tart.

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