Cherry and Almond Galette

10 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour, for dusting
  • Pate Sucree (page 333; do not divide into 2 disks)
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole raw almonds, toasted (see page 343) and cooled
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds (about 4 1/2 cups) sweet cherries, such as Bing, pitted
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg yolk, for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream, for egg wash

Directions

  1. 1
    On a lightly floured piece of parchment, roll out dough to a 16-inch-long oval, 1/4 inch thick.
  2. 2
    Transfer dough and parchment to a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. 3
    Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4
    In a food processor, pulse 1/4 cup sugar, the almonds, nutmeg, and salt until almonds are finely ground.
  5. 5
    Gently toss mixture with cherries.
  6. 6
    Preheat oven to 375F.
  7. 7
    Spoon cherry mixture over dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
  8. 8
    Dot with butter.
  9. 9
    Fold in edges, pressing gently.
  10. 10
    Refrigerate or freeze until firm, 30 minutes.
  11. 11
    Whisk egg yolk with cream; brush over edges of tart.
  12. 12
    Sprinkle entire surface of tart with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
  13. 13
    Bake until golden, 45 to 50 minutes.
  14. 14
    Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely.

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