Cherry Galette
A rustic dessert featuring a sweet cherry filling nestled in a flaky, golden crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine the cherries, sugar, vanilla extract, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well until the cherries are evenly coated.
- Roll out the pie crust on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spoon the cherry mixture into the center of the pie crust, leaving a border of at least 2 inches.
- Fold the edges of the crust over the filling, pleating the dough as needed.
- Brush the crust with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cherries are bubbling.
- Allow the galette to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Pair warm with vanilla ice cream or serve at room temperature. Leftovers can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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