Description
A galette is a rustic French pastry that’s essentially a free-form pie. The dough is folded over the filling, creating a simple yet beautiful presentation. For this recipe, the Star & Stripe Berry Galette combines the essence of traditional galette pastry with the flavors of summer fruits. The “stars” are represented by fresh blueberries, while the “stripes” are made from sliced strawberries, bringing the spirit of the American flag right to your dessert plate. It’s an easy-to-make treat that looks like a showstopper, perfect for holiday celebrations or any time you want to add a little extra flair to your meal.
Ingredients
For the Crust
1¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
2–3 tbsp ice water
1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (optional, for tenderness)
(Shortcut: use store-bought pie dough — no judgment!)
For the Filling
1½ cups (225 g) fresh blueberries
1½ cups (225 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tbsp sugar (adjust to sweetness of fruit)
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
½ tsp vanilla extract
For Assembly
1 egg + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
1 tbsp coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
Optional: extra blueberries and star cutouts for decoration
For Serving
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
1. Make the Crust
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing just until dough holds together.
Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
2. Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, combine blueberries, half the strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
Toss gently until evenly coated.
3. Roll Out the Dough
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 12-inch circle.
Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Assemble the “Stars & Stripes”
Here’s the fun part! 🇺🇸
Spoon blueberries into the upper-left quarter of the galette (the “stars” area).
Arrange sliced strawberries in neat stripes across the rest of the dough.
Leave a 1½-inch border around the edge.
Fold edges gently over the fruit, pleating as needed for a rustic look.
(If you have extra dough, cut out small stars with a cookie cutter and place over the blueberry section.)
5. Finish & Bake
Brush crust (and stars, if using) with egg wash.
Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Bake 35–40 minutes, until crust is golden and fruit is bubbling.
Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
6. Serve
Serve warm or room temperature with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Garnish with fresh mint or an extra dusting of sugar for sparkle.
Notes
This Star & Stripe Berry Galette is a showstopper for summer celebrations! For an extra festive touch, brush the crust with a little honey or egg wash for shine, and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to make it irresistible.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
Keywords: Patriotic berry galette, American flag galette, summer berry dessert, rustic berry galette, festive galette recipe