Description
At its most basic level, a Cherry Pistachio Galette is a flat, round cake of pastry or bread that is topped with a sweet or savory filling and then has the edges folded inward to create a natural crust. Unlike a pie, which is encased in a dish and often covered with a second layer of dough, the galette is open-faced. This allows the moisture from the fruit to evaporate more efficiently, resulting in a concentrated, intense fruit flavor and a bottom crust that stays impressively crisp.
Ingredients
Crust
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1¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp sugar
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½ tsp salt
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½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
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3–4 tbsp ice water
(Store-bought pie crust works too—no shame)
Filling
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2½ cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
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⅓ cup sugar
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp lemon zest
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Topping
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¼ cup chopped pistachios
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
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1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional)
Instructions
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Make the crust:
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add ice water a little at a time until dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill 30 minutes. -
Prepare the filling:
In a bowl, toss cherries with sugar, lemon juice, zest, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt. Set aside. -
Assemble:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll dough into a 12-inch circle on parchment. Spoon cherry filling into center, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges over filling. -
Finish:
Brush crust with egg wash. Sprinkle pistachios over the cherries and crust edges. Add coarse sugar if using. -
Bake:
Bake 35–40 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. -
Cool slightly:
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
This rustic galette is meant to look beautifully imperfect. Sweet cherries, bright citrus, and buttery pistachios balance each other perfectly, and the flaky crust holds it all together without any fuss. Serve it warm or at room temperature—it’s just as delicious the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (⅙ galette)
- Calories: 360
Keywords: Rustic cherry tart with pistachios, Homemade cherry galette recipe, Stone fruit pistachio pastry, Easy French cherry tart