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
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1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp ground nutmeg
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¼ tsp ground cloves (optional but lovely)
Wet Ingredients
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1 cup (240 g) pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
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½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
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¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
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½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Add-ins
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¾ cup (130 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus a few extra for topping)
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Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
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Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
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Mix Wet Ingredients
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In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
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Combine
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined (don’t overmix).
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Fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
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Fill Muffin Cups
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Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups (each about ¾ full).
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Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top for a bakery-style look.
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Bake
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Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (a few melted chocolate streaks are okay).
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Cool & Serve
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Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Serve warm or at room temperature — they’re heavenly either way!
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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