Embrace the peak of strawberry season with our Strawberry Galette, a rustic and charming tart that celebrates the simplicity and sweetness of fresh strawberries. This recipe, perfect for a 20cm diameter tart, is versatile and forgiving, allowing you to swap strawberries for blueberries, plums, cherries, or any fruit of your choice. Discover the joy of making this delightful galette, which promises a perfect balance of crispy crust and juicy filling.
Why You'll Love This:
This galette is a testament to the beauty of seasonal fruits, wrapped in a delicate, buttery crust. It's the kind of dessert that brings joy with every bite, combining the tartness of the strawberries with the sweet, fragrant pastry. Easy to customize and even easier to love, it's a wonderful way to showcase the best of what the season has to offer.
Perfect Occasion:
Ideal for summer picnics, casual brunches, or as a comforting dessert after a family dinner, this strawberry galette fits effortlessly into any occasion. Its rustic elegance makes it a great choice for gatherings where you want to impress without the fuss of traditional pie-making.
Decoration Tips:
Serve each slice with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complement the tartness of the strawberries. A sprinkle of powdered sugar or fresh mint leaves can add an extra touch of elegance and flavor.
For the Filling:
- 500 g of strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
- Sugar for sprinkling
For the Dough:
- 125 g of softened butter, room temperature
- 100 g of sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 egg yolk
- 200 g of all-purpose flour
- 50 g of cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp of baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Sift together flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder. Using a spatula, mix until the dry ingredients are fully integrated with the butter, sugar, lemon zest, and egg yolk. The mixture might seem dry at first, but it will come together.
- Form the dough into a disc without over-kneading, wrap in cling film, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to prevent sticking (if it's too sticky, roll it out between parchment paper). Transfer the dough to a baking sheet, arrange the strawberries in the center (without sugar to avoid excess liquid), and fold the edges over the fruit. Brush the dough with cold water and sprinkle sugar on top.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until the pastry is golden. Cook directly on the baking sheet to allow any juice to evaporate. It's normal for some liquid to escape onto the sheet.
- Allow cooling before removing from the baking sheet to ensure the galette holds its shape.
This Strawberry Galette invites you to enjoy the simplicity and beauty of baking with seasonal fruits. It's a delightful dessert that promises to be as rewarding to make as it is to eat. Enjoy!