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Slice of cherry & almond galette topped with vanilla ice cream and fresh cherries on a wooden table.
Alyssa

Cherry & Almond Galette

This cherry & almond galette tastes like an almond croissant and a cherry pie all in one. Serve it topped with ice cream and a cup of coffee. The perfect summertime dessert!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (12oz/340g, thawed)
  • 30 g sliced almonds
  • 4 oz unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 pieces eggs at room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure almond extract
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1 piece orange or lemon zest
  • 600 g pitted cherries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp lemon or orange juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ice cream for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Make the Frangipane: In a large mixing bowl combine the butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and almond extract. Whisk together until smooth. Zest the citrus into the almond flour and add it to the mixture. Mix together until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Make the Cherry Filling: Combine all of the cherry filling ingredients in a large bowl and mix together until the cherries are coated.
  3. Roll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface about 2 inches all around. Using a 10-inch round pan, press it into the center of the pastry to mark it.
  4. Transfer the puff pastry to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  5. Spread a very thin layer of the almond frangipane onto the center circle and also spread a thin layer around the pastry. Pile the cherry filling on top of the almond frangipane in the circle area.
  6. Fold the edges of the pastry to create a crust and to slightly cover the edges of the filling.
  7. Spread a thick layer of almond frangipane all over the puff pastry border. Sprinkle almonds all around the crust.
  8. Chill the galette in the freezer for 15-20 minutes while the oven preheats.
  9. Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
  10. Bake the galette on the center rack of the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes.
  11. Allow the pastry to cool to room temperature and serve topped with ice cream.
  12. Enjoy! Kali Orexi!

Notes

Serve with ice cream for a delicious treat!