Description
A Galette is the French term for a flat, free-form, single-crust pastry. Unlike a traditional pie, which requires careful shaping and trimming within a dish, the galette is rustic by design. The pastry dough is simply rolled into a rough circle, the filling is piled into the center, and the edges are folded casually over the fruit, leaving the center exposed. This method provides several advantages: it’s incredibly easy and fast, and it guarantees a high crust-to-filling ratio, which is delightful when that crust is perfectly flaky.
Ingredients
Flaky Galette Crust
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
½ tsp salt
½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
3–4 tbsp ice-cold water
Berry Filling
1½ cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 cup blueberries
1 cup raspberries
â…“ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest (optional)
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract
Finishing Touches
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tbsp coarse sugar (turbinado or sanding sugar)
Instructions
1. Make the Crust
In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt.
Cut in cold butter until pea-sized pieces remain.
Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time, mixing just until dough comes together.
Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill 30–45 minutes.
2. Prepare the Filling
In a large bowl, gently toss berries with sugar, lemon juice, zest, cornstarch, and vanilla. Set aside.
3. Assemble the Galette
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
Roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle on parchment.
Spoon berry filling into the center, leaving a 2-inch border.
Fold edges over filling, pleating as needed.
Brush crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
4. Bake
Transfer parchment to a baking sheet.
Bake 35–40 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
5. Cool & Serve
Cool at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm or room temperature, plain or with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
This Triple Berry Galette with Flaky Crust is naturally versatile—try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the berries, a drizzle of honey or lemon glaze on top, or serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra-special treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~280 kcal
Keywords: Rustic Berry Galette, Easy Fruit Galette Recipe, Flaky Pie Dough, Triple Berry Pie