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Perfect Cherry Almond Galette

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A quick and easy rustic galette featuring a flaky buttery crust, tart cherries, and nutty almond filling. Perfect for last-minute desserts and seasonal fruit celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 4–6 tbsp ice water, very cold
  • 3 cups (450 g) fresh pitted cherries (thawed and drained if frozen)
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • ½ cup (50 g) sliced almonds, lightly toasted
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 2 tbsp turbinado sugar (optional, for sprinkling on crust)

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter. Cut butter into flour using a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces. Add 4 tbsp ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until dough just holds together. Avoid overworking. Wrap dough and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Filling: Pit and halve cherries. In a bowl, combine cherries with sugar, cornstarch, almond extract, lemon juice, and toasted sliced almonds. Toss gently and set aside to macerate.
  3. Roll Out the Dough: Lightly flour surface and rolling pin. Roll chilled dough into a rough 12-inch circle about ⅛ inch thick. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet. Press cracks gently to repair.
  4. Assemble the Galette: Spoon cherry filling onto center of dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges over filling, pleating to create rustic edge. Brush crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if using.
  5. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake galette for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles. Place a baking sheet on rack below to catch drips.
  6. Cool and Serve: Let galette cool on wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Keep all ingredients cold to ensure a flaky crust. Avoid overworking dough to prevent toughness. Toast almonds for added flavor. Use cornstarch to prevent soggy filling. Tent crust edges with foil if browning too fast. Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend; for dairy-free, use chilled coconut oil instead of butter.

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Keywords: cherry galette, almond galette, rustic dessert, flaky crust, easy dessert, seasonal fruit dessert, last-minute dessert

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