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Rustic Cherry Almond Galette Recipe

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A cozy and unpretentious rustic cherry almond galette with a flaky crust, juicy tart cherry filling, and a subtle almond crunch, best served warm with creamy vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for crust)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3–4 tbsp ice water
  • 3 cups (about 450 g) fresh cherries, pitted
  • ½ cup (50 g) sliced almonds
  • ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar (for filling)
  • ½ tsp almond extract
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for filling thickening)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for brushing crust)
  • 1 tbsp turbinado sugar or coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
  • Creamy vanilla ice cream, as needed

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp sugar, and ¼ tsp salt. Add ½ cup cold, cubed unsalted butter. Cut the butter into the flour using a pastry cutter or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  2. Slowly add 3 to 4 tbsp ice water, stirring gently with a fork until dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the filling: Pit 3 cups fresh cherries. Toss with ⅓ cup sugar, 1 tbsp flour, ½ tsp almond extract, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and ½ cup sliced almonds. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a roughly 12-inch circle about ⅛ inch thick. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Assemble the galette: Spoon cherry almond filling into the center, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges of dough up over filling, pleating gently.
  6. Brush crust edges with beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado or coarse sugar.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly.
  8. Cool on baking sheet for at least 20 minutes. Serve warm topped with creamy vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Keep all ingredients cold to ensure a flaky crust. Don’t overwork the dough to avoid toughness. Toss cherries gently to prevent crushing. Tent crust edges with foil if browning too fast. Let galette cool before slicing to thicken filling. For gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum. For vegan, substitute butter and egg wash accordingly.

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