Description
Tiny flaky crusts cradle a medley of sweet-tart berries, their juices caramelizing against crisp pastry edges. A hint of lemon brightens each bite, while coarse sugar adds a crackly finish to these summery treats.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons ice cold water
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk together flour granulated sugar and salt.
- Add cold butter and use a pastry cutter or fingers to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in ice cold water one tablespoon at a time until dough just comes together.
- Shape dough into a disc wrap in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a separate bowl combine strawberries blueberries raspberries lemon juice cornstarch sugar and lemon zest.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface roll out dough to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut into six 5-inch circles.
- Transfer circles to prepared baking sheet and divide berry filling evenly among centers leaving a 1-inch border.
- Fold dough edges up and over fruit gently pleating as you go.
- In a small bowl whisk egg with milk and brush the dough edges with this egg wash.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar over the dough edges.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
- Let galettes cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Dough can be made a day ahead and kept chilled in the refrigerator.
- Fresh or frozen berries can be used depending on season and availability.
- Ensure the egg wash only coats the crust not the filling for a neat finish.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.