Description
A galette is essentially a free-form pastry, with no need for fancy pie pans or intricate crimping. It’s rustic, relaxed, and absolutely delicious. The beauty of the Cherry Almond Galette lies in its simplicity—just a few ingredients, a bit of time, and you’re left with a show-stopping dessert.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves (optional but lovely)
Wet Ingredients
1 cup (240 g) pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
2 large eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Add-ins
¾ cup (130 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus a few extra for topping)
Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Combine
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined (don’t overmix).
Fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
Fill Muffin Cups
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups (each about ¾ full).
Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top for a bakery-style look.
Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (a few melted chocolate streaks are okay).
Cool & Serve
Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature — they’re heavenly either way!
Notes
This rustic Cherry Almond Galette is perfect for showcasing seasonal fruit. Its flaky crust and nutty almond flavor make it an elegant dessert for dinner parties or a cozy weekend treat—serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
Keywords: Cherry Almond Galette