Print

Perfect Sour Cherry Almond Galette

sour cherry almond galette - featured image
Print Recipe

A rustic and easy-to-make galette featuring tart sour cherries and a nutty almond cream filling, paired perfectly with vanilla ice cream for a delightful homemade dessert.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ¼ cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
  • ½ cup (112g) almond flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 2 cups (about 300g) fresh or frozen sour cherries, pitted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (for garnish)
  • Vanilla ice cream, to serve

Instructions

  1. Make the Galette Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces. Slowly add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Almond Cream: In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, sugar, softened butter, egg, and almond extract. Mix until creamy and smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Prepare the Cherry Topping: In another bowl, toss the pitted cherries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
  4. Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a roughly 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Assemble the Galette: Spread the almond cream evenly over the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges. Spoon the cherry mixture on top of the almond cream. Fold the edges of the dough up over the cherries, pleating as you go. Brush the crust with the egg wash and sprinkle the sliced almonds on top.
  6. Bake: Place the galette in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cherries are bubbling. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly.
  7. Cool & Serve: Let the galette cool on the baking sheet for at least 20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Keep butter cold for a flaky crust. Chill dough before rolling. Toss cherries in cornstarch to prevent sogginess. Tent edges with foil if browning too fast. Dough and almond cream can be prepared ahead. Use gluten-free flour and dairy-free butter for dietary adaptations.

Nutrition

Keywords: sour cherry galette, almond cream galette, rustic tart, easy dessert, summer dessert, homemade galette, vanilla ice cream dessert

Find it online: https://merrymorsel.com/perfect-sour-cherry-almond-galette-recipe-easy-homemade-dessert-with-vanilla-ice-cream/