Berry Galette
A berry galette is a free-form pastry filled with a mix of fresh seasonal berries tossed in a little sugar, all folded into a flaky, buttery crust without the need for a pie dish. It bakes in about 35–40 minutes and can be served warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour preferably unbleached
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
- ¼ cup granulated sugar divided
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp cold water more if needed
Filling
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp lemon zest finely grated
- 1 large egg beaten for egg wash
- 1 tbsp turbinado sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by combining 1 1/4 cups of flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1/4 tsp of salt in a mixing bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
- Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to form a rough circle, about 12 inches in diameter.
- Mix the berries with cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl. Place the mixture in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the berries, pleating as needed. Brush the dough with the beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the crust is golden and the berries are bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a lactose-free version, substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative. You can also experiment with different berries depending on what's in season.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 84mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 407IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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