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Cozy Cherry Almond Galette

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A rustic, flaky galette featuring a buttery crust and a sweet-tart cherry almond filling, perfect for cozy gatherings and simple homemade desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
  • 8 tablespoons (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice-cold water
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cups (450g) fresh or frozen pitted cherries
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
  • 1 egg, beaten (optional, for egg wash)
  • Turbinado sugar (optional, for sprinkling on crust edges)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into flour using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  2. Mix ice-cold water and apple cider vinegar. Sprinkle over flour mixture starting with 3 tablespoons and gently mix with a fork until dough begins to come together. Add extra tablespoon if needed. Dough should hold together but remain slightly crumbly.
  3. Shape dough into a flat disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. While dough chills, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, almond extract, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Toss gently to coat and set aside to macerate.
  5. Lightly flour work surface and rolling pin. Roll dough into roughly 12-inch (30 cm) circle about 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick.
  6. Transfer dough to parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon cherry filling into center, leaving a 2-inch (5 cm) border. Fold edges of dough over filling, pleating to create rustic folds.
  7. Brush crust edges with beaten egg (if using) and sprinkle sliced almonds and turbinado sugar on top.
  8. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake galette for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Tent with foil if crust browns too quickly.
  9. Let galette cool on a rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing to allow filling to set.

Notes

Keep butter and water ice cold to ensure a flaky crust. Do not overwork the dough to avoid toughness. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling. Use cornstarch to thicken filling and prevent soggy crust. If dough cracks while folding, patch gently with water and dough crumbs. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast during baking.

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Keywords: cherry galette, almond galette, rustic dessert, flaky crust, homemade dessert, easy galette, fruit tart, cozy dessert

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