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
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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 (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
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3–4 tbsp ice-cold water
Berry Filling
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1½ cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
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1 cup blueberries
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1 cup raspberries
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⅓ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp lemon zest (optional)
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Finishing Touches
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
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1 tbsp coarse sugar (turbinado or sanding sugar)
Instructions
1. Make the Crust
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In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt.
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Cut in cold butter until pea-sized pieces remain.
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Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time, mixing just until dough comes together.
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Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill 30–45 minutes.
2. Prepare the Filling
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In a large bowl, gently toss berries with sugar, lemon juice, zest, cornstarch, and vanilla. Set aside.
3. Assemble the Galette
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Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
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Roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle on parchment.
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Spoon berry filling into the center, leaving a 2-inch border.
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Fold edges over filling, pleating as needed.
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Brush crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
4. Bake
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Transfer parchment to a baking sheet.
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Bake 35–40 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
5. Cool & Serve
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Cool at least 15 minutes before slicing.
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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