Sweet Cherry Galette Recipe

Name: Sweet Cherry Galette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, for dusting; Pate Sucree (page 651; do not divide dough into 2 pieces); 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup unsalted almonds, toasted and cooled; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 pounds sweet cherries, such as Bing, pitted; 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1 large egg yolk; 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Servings: persons

All-purpose flour, for dusting
Pate Sucree (page 651; do not divide dough into 2 pieces)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup unsalted almonds, toasted and cooled
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds sweet cherries, such as Bing, pitted
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon heavy cream

1
On a piece of lightly floured parchment, roll out the dough to a 16-inch-long oval (1/4 inch thick).
2
Transfer the dough and parchment to a baking sheet.
3
Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
4
Process 1/4 cup sugar and the almonds, nutmeg, and salt in a food processor to combine.
5
Gently toss with the cherries.
6
Preheat the oven to 375F.
7
Spoon the cherries over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
8
Dot with butter.
9
Fold in the edges, pressing gently.
10
Refrigerate until cold, 30 minutes.
11
Whisk the yolk with the cream; brush over the edges of the tart.
12
Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste).
13
Bake until golden, 45 to 50 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: All-purpose flour, for dusting, Pate Sucree (page 651; do not divide dough into 2 pieces), 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 cup unsalted almonds, toasted and cooled, and more.

Yes, Sweet Cherry Galette falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet Cherry Galette

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