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Cherry Almond Galette Recipe

Cherry Almond Galette Recipe

A rustic, free-form French pastry filled with fresh cherries and a creamy almond frangipane. Perfect for a light dessert or brunch.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: Baking, French
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the All-Butter Pie Dough
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour Plus extra for dusting
  • 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter Very cold, cut into small cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 4-6 tablespoons Ice water
For the Cherry Almond Filling
  • 3 cups Fresh cherries Pitted and halved
  • 0.25 cup Granulated sugar Adjust to cherry sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup Almond flour
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 large Egg yolk
  • 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
For Finishing
  • 1 large Egg Whisked for egg wash
  • 2 tablespoons Slivered almonds For topping
  • 1 tablespoon Coarse sugar For sprinkling

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dough: In a food processor, pulse the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining. Drizzle in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, pulsing until the dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Frangipane: While the dough chills, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk and almond extract. Gradually mix in the almond flour until fully combined. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the Cherries: In a medium bowl, gently toss the pitted and halved cherries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until evenly coated. Set aside to create a liquid.
  4. Assemble the Galette: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a rough 14-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread the almond frangipane evenly over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
  5. Fill and Fold: Spoon the cherry mixture over the frangipane. Gently fold the dough edges up and over the filling, overlapping them slightly to create a rustic crust that partially exposes the filling.
  6. Finish and Bake: Brush the folded crust generously with the egg wash. Sprinkle the crust with coarse sugar and the slivered almonds. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure your butter and water for the dough are extremely cold. If cherries are very juicy, drain off some of the excess liquid before placing them on the frangipane to prevent a soggy bottom crust.