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The Best Strawberry Galette Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Best Strawberry Galette recipe features a flaky, buttery crust filled with fresh, sweet strawberries lightly thickened with cornstarch and sugar. The rustic, free-form tart is enhanced with a subtle almond flour layer under the fruit for added flavor and texture. Perfect for a summery dessert, this galette is easy to prepare with common pantry ingredients and baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 190 g All purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • ⅕ teaspoon Baking powder
  • 10 g Granulated sugar
  • 115 g Unsalted butter (very cold)
  • 15 g Heavy Cream
  • 30 g Cream cheese

For the Filling

  • 300 g Fresh strawberries (cored and sliced)
  • 30 g Granulated sugar
  • 10 g Corn starch
  • 2 tablespoon Almond flour (to sprinkle under the fruit filling)

For the Egg Wash

  • 1/2 Egg (mixed with a drop of water)

Instructions

  1. Sift dry ingredients: Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl to ensure even distribution and remove any lumps.
  2. Incorporate butter: Add very cold butter chunks and rub the mixture between your fingers and hands until it forms a sandy texture with a few larger butter pieces remaining for flakiness.
  3. Add cream and cream cheese: Mix in heavy cream and cream cheese with your hands until the dough just starts to come together, being careful not to overwork it.
  4. Knead dough: Using the palm of your hand, knead the dough gently for about a minute until smooth but avoid over-kneading to keep the crust tender.
  5. Chill dough: Shape the dough into a round disk, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight to firm up.
  6. Prepare filling: Core and slice strawberries, then gently toss them with sugar and cornstarch so the fruit is evenly coated and will thicken while baking.
  7. Roll out dough: On parchment paper, roll out the chilled dough into a circle sized to your baking sheet, then transfer it along with the parchment onto a baking tray.
  8. Add almond flour: Sprinkle the almond flour evenly over the dough’s surface to help absorb juices and add a nutty flavor under the filling.
  9. Assemble galette: Pile the strawberry filling onto the dough center, leaving about 3-4 cm border, then gently fold the edges over the filling, pleating as needed to contain the fruit.
  10. Chill galette: Place the assembled galette in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to firm up before baking; preheat oven to 200°C (392°F) without fan.
  11. Bake galette: Brush the folded dough edges with egg wash, then bake the galette for about 30 minutes until the crust is evenly golden brown and the strawberry filling is bubbly and cooked through.
  12. Cool and serve: Allow the galette to cool to room temperature before serving to let the filling set for easier slicing.
  13. Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Use very cold butter and minimal kneading to achieve a tender, flaky crust.
  • Allowing the dough to chill overnight improves flavor and pastry texture.
  • Sprinkling almond flour under the filling helps absorb excess juices and adds a subtle nuttiness.
  • Freezing the galette before baking keeps the crust from becoming soggy.
  • Serve at room temperature for best texture and flavor.
  • This galette freezes well before baking but is best enjoyed fresh once baked.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/the-best-strawberry-galette-recipe/