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Perfect Cherry Almond Galette with Vanilla Bean

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A rustic, flaky galette featuring a buttery crust, creamy almond filling, and juicy cherries infused with fragrant vanilla bean. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice water
  • 1/2 cup (50g) almond flour
  • 3 tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean pod (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 3 cups (450g) fresh cherries, pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons almond slices
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (like turbinado) for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a large bowl or food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and cut or pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits.
  2. Slowly add ice water, mixing gently until dough just holds together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the almond cream: Beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, almond flour, vanilla bean seeds, and almond extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. Prep the cherries: Pit and halve cherries. Toss with sugar and cornstarch. Let sit while rolling dough.
  5. Roll and assemble: Roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Spread almond cream evenly over dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Spoon cherry mixture on top, spreading gently.
  7. Fold dough edges over cherries, pleating to form rustic crust. Brush edges with water or egg wash if desired. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and almond slices.
  8. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden and cherries are bubbling. Watch after 30 minutes to avoid burning almonds.
  9. Cool galette on pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Keep butter cold for a flaky crust. Toss cherries with cornstarch and sugar to prevent watery filling. Chill dough if sticky before rolling. Folding crust edges rustic is part of the charm. Let galette cool before slicing to allow filling to set.

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Keywords: cherry galette, almond galette, vanilla bean dessert, rustic tart, easy summer dessert, fruit tart, almond cream, homemade galette

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