Sweet Cherry Galette

10 ingredients
13 steps

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

Directions

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

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