Description
To understand this dish, we first have to look at what a galette actually is. In French pastry, a galette is essentially a free-form tart. It is made by rolling out a single sheet of pastry dough, piling fruit in the center, and folding the edges inward to create a natural border. Unlike a pie, which is encased in a dish, the galette is baked on a flat baking sheet, allowing the crust to get exceptionally crispy all the way around.
Ingredients
Galette Dough
1¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
½ tsp salt
½ cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
3–4 tbsp ice water
Berry Filling
3 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
â…“ cup sugar (adjust to berry sweetness)
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
Brown Butter Crumble
4 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
â…“ cup brown sugar
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Finish
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Coarse sugar (optional)
Instructions
1. Make the Dough
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
Cut in cold butter until pea-sized crumbs form.
Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, just until dough comes together.
Form into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Brown Butter Crumble
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Cook until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma.
Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Stir in flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon until crumbly.
Chill while assembling the galette.
3. Berry Filling
In a bowl, gently toss berries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
4. Assemble
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll dough into a 12-inch circle on parchment paper.
Spoon berry filling into the center, leaving a 2-inch border.
Fold edges over the fruit, pleating as needed.
Sprinkle crumble generously over the berries.
Brush crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if using.
5. Bake
Bake for 40–45 minutes, until crust is deep golden and filling is bubbling.
Notes
For an extra layer of richness, serve the galette warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream. You can also add a touch of lemon zest to the berry filling or a sprinkle of sliced almonds in the brown butter crumble for added brightness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
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