Italian Crostata Jelly Pie Tart

This pastry takes on the elements of an Italian tart, made with a buttery crust that yields the right amount of flakiness and a jelly filling.  Simple and delicious, perfect for brunch. A Simple Crostata  A Crostata is one of those desserts that is known and made all throughout Italy, a rustic version of an open fruit tart. The shortbread crust is unique in that it is made with flour, sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and baking powder.  It is filled with the traditional jam, but there are new ingredients that have swept across the United States, Nutella, ricotta, and pastry cream.