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Cozy Sour Cherry Galette Recipe with Easy Vanilla Bean Glaze

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A rustic, free-form tart featuring a flaky buttery crust filled with tart sour cherries and topped with a sweet vanilla bean glaze. This forgiving and approachable dessert is perfect for cozy gatherings and quick to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
  • 2 cups (about 300 g) pitted sour cherries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk or cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fingertips until coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces form (3-4 minutes).
  3. Drizzle 3 tablespoons ice water over mixture and stir gently until dough starts to come together; add more water if needed.
  4. Shape dough into a 1-inch thick disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Combine sour cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl; toss gently and set aside.
  6. Roll out chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a roughly 12-inch circle.
  7. Transfer dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Spoon cherry filling into center of dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
  9. Fold edges of dough up over filling, pleating as needed; brush edges with milk or beaten egg.
  10. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbly; tent with foil if edges brown too quickly.
  11. While galette cools, whisk powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla bean paste until smooth and drizzle-able.
  12. Drizzle glaze over warm galette before slicing.
  13. Let galette cool at least 10 minutes before slicing to allow filling to set.

Notes

Keep butter cold and handle dough quickly for a flaky crust. Chill dough at least 30 minutes before rolling. Use foil to tent edges if browning too fast. Let galette cool 10 minutes before slicing to prevent juicy slices. Frozen cherries should be thawed and drained well to avoid watery filling. Vanilla bean glaze consistency can be adjusted with more sugar or milk.

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Keywords: sour cherry galette, cherry tart, vanilla bean glaze, rustic tart, easy dessert, cozy dessert, fruit galette

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