Strawberry Galette

This Strawberry Galette features a delightful mix of sweet and syrupy berries enveloped in a buttery, flaky crust. A delectable dessert that celebrates the essence of summer berries.

If you have a fondness for galettes and strawberries, you might also enjoy trying out a Peach Galette or a Strawberry Cobbler.

Recipe Details

When it comes to strawberry desserts, it’s hard to surpass the deliciousness of this Strawberry Galette. It’s incredibly simple to prepare and offers a delightful way to relish the bounty of fresh summer fruits. This dish is perfect for summer gatherings or as a sweet conclusion to a family meal.

• TASTE: Featuring fresh strawberries macerated in sugar to create a sweet syrup, complemented by a buttery and rich crust.
• TEXTURE: With its flaky crust and thick syrup, this galette provides a delightful blend of textures. The thinly sliced strawberries offer a tender and juicy bite.
• TIME: This recipe requires around an hour and a half to prepare.
• EASE: Despite its impressive appearance, this recipe is simpler to make than you might think. With easily accessible ingredients, it’s bound to become a household favorite.

What You’ll Need

Ingredient Notes

• Strawberries- Fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) can be used in this recipe.
• Lemon- The addition of lemon juice imparts a zesty citrus flavor to the berries.
• Cornstarch- Serves to thicken the juices released from the strawberries.
• Sugar- Granulated sugar assists in extracting juices from the strawberries.
• Cream cheese- Contributes moisture and richness to the crust.
• Egg- Utilized for the egg wash, which lends a golden brown hue to the crust.
• Coarse sugar- Sprinkled on top to add a hint of sweetness.

Add-ins and Substitutions

• Make it gluten-free- Using almond flour or brown rice flour for the crust can transform this into a gluten-free galette.
• Add buttermilk- Incorporating buttermilk into the crust can provide moisture and a tangy flavor in place of cream cheese.
• Add cornmeal- Substituting some flour with cornmeal can give the crust a subtle crunch.
• Use puff pastry- Save time by opting for frozen puff pastry that has been thawed to serve as the crust.

How to Make a Strawberry Galette

• Prepare the pie dough for the crust. In a food processor, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, butter, and cream cheese. Pulse until the butter reaches pea-sized pieces.
• Form and chill the dough. Shape the dough into a disk using your hands. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about an hour until firm.

Pro Tip: Although the dough may initially seem dry, the gentle warmth of your hands will help melt the butter slightly, making the dough more pliable over time.

• Roll out the dough. Lightly flour your work surface and use a rolling pin to roll the chilled dough out to a 14-inch circle.
• Transfer it. Use a rolling pin to gently transfer the dough into a parchment-lined baking sheet.

• Macerate the strawberries. In a large bowl, add the sliced strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Use a large spoon to mix together gently.
• Add the berries to the dough. Add the strawberry mixture to the center of the dough and spread it out while leaving a 2-inch border. Then fold in the crust border, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle a little bit of coarse sugar on top (optional).
• Bake. Bake at 400°F in the oven for about 25-30 minutes. Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream on top.

Recipe Tips

• Spoon and level off the flour- To prevent dry dough, carefully spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level it off with a knife instead of scooping which can lead to too much flour.
• Use cold butter- It’s important to use cold butter in the dough which will melt during baking, creating a flaky and moist crust.
• Chill the dough- Refrigerating the dough helps solidify the butter that may have softened during preparation and aids in rolling it out smoothly.
• Add the egg wash- Applying an egg wash before baking helps achieve a golden-brown color on the crust and helps the coarse sugar adhere.

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

This simple Strawberry Galette recipe is sweet, flaky, and delicious. Pair it with coffee, cake, cookies, or pastries.

• Cookies:Serve this galette with some Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies (VIDEO), Linzer Cookies with Raspberry Jam, Classic Shortbread Cookies, or Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.Cakes: Pair this dessert with a Strawberry Bundt Cake, New York Style Cheesecake, Berry Chantilly Cake, or Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake.

  Pastries: Enjoy a slice of this Strawberry Galette with a Cherry Danish, Mini Pavlova with Chocolate (VIDEO), Mini Fruit Tart, or Almond Croissant.

  Coffee/Tea: Serve it with a Pumpkin Spice Latte, Brown Sugar Boba, Hot Chocolate, or Iced Caramel Macchiato.

  **Make This Recipe in Advance**

  Make ahead: Macerate the strawberries and store them in the fridge. You can also keep the pie dough in the fridge for a day, then assemble and bake the galette.

  Storing: Store this Strawberry Galette covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

  Freeze: You can freeze this galette, but it will thaw soggy because of the fruit. It’s best to enjoy this dessert fresh.

  **More Tasty Pies and Cobblers!**

  – Perfect Peach Pie
  – Cherry Cobbler
  – Blueberry Pie Recipe
  – Homemade Apple Pie Recipe

  Strawberry Galette

  This Strawberry Galette is a sweet and refreshing open pie that is absolutely scrumptious. With a flaky crust and syrupy filling, it’s delicious.

   

   

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  Course: Dessert

  Cuisine: French

  Servings: 6

  Calories: 376kcal

  Author: Dina

  Equipment

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    1 Rolling Pin
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    1 Food processor

  Ingredients

  For the dough

  • ▢ 1 1/2 cup
    • 1/4 tsp of salt
    • 1/4 tsp of baking powder
    • 2 tbsp of granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup of cold unsalted butter
    • 2 oz of cream cheese

    For the strawberry filling

    • 3 cups of sliced strawberries
    • 1 tsp of lemon juice
    • 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
    • 2 tbsp of cornstarch
    • 1 tsp of vanilla extract

    Egg wash

    • 1 egg + 1 tbsp water, whisked
    • 3 tbsp of coarse sugar for sprinkling on dough
    • Pulse a few times until the butter is the size of a pea.
    • Transfer the dough onto a clean work surface and begin shaping it with your hands. Initially, it may feel dry, but as you work with it, the warmth of your hands will soften the butter, making the dough more flexible.
    • Shape the dough into a disk and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about an hour until it firms up.
      
    • Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the chilled dough to a 14-inch circle using a rolling pin.
    • Gently transfer the rolled-out dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet using a rolling pin.
      
    • In a big bowl, combine sliced strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.
    • Gently mix the ingredients together with a large spoon.
    • Place the strawberry mixture in the middle of the dough, leave a 2-inch border, fold in the crust edges, brush with egg wash, and optionally sprinkle some coarse sugar on top.
    • Bake at 400 °F for 25-30 minutes. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

    

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