Can you make galette the night before?

Yes! You can make the filling and dough and chill it in the refrigerator overnight, then assemble the galette the next day when you're ready to bake it . I don't recommend making the entire, assembled galette and letting it sit overnight in the fridge, because you run the risk of the crust becoming soggy.

What's the difference between a tart and a galette?

The main difference is that tarts only have a bottom crust, and the crust is much thicker than a pie crust . Galettes – This is basically a pie made without using a pie dish, but because that would be too simple galettes can be made with any type of pastry dough.

How do you keep the bottom of galette from getting soggy?

Preventing Soggy Bottoms Because you can't par-bake a galette crust to prevent the fruit's juices from making the crust soggy, many folks brush their galette crust with egg white or make a layer of crushed cookies or cake crumbs , either of which work fine.

How do you make a galette not soggy?

Don't skip the cornstarch in the recipe, to avoid a runny filling and soggy bottom . Drain the excess liquid from the peach mixture as you add them to the crust. Most importantly, be sure to cook the galette completely. The galette is fully baked when the crust is deep golden brown and the peaches are bubbling.

Is galette crust same as pie dough?

The difference is in the preparation: while a traditional pie crust is pressed into the bottom and sides of a pie plate and crimped along the edges in a decorative fashion, a galette crust is rolled out, topped with filling, and then folded over itself in a round shape and placed on a baking sheet.

Why do the French eat galette?

The galette des rois is a cake traditionally shared at Epiphany, on 6 January. It celebrates the arrival of the Three Wise Men in Bethlehem . Composed of a puff pastry cake, with a small charm, the fève, hidden inside, it is usually filled with frangipane, a cream made from sweet almonds, butter, eggs and sugar.

What is hidden in the galette?

You may well ask. The trick here is that hidden somewhere within the galette is the féve - the literal translation being a bean - for some lucky recipient to find. If they find it in their slice, they can claim the golden crown which is always provided along with a galette des rois, as in the photograph above.

Can you make a galette in advance?

Homemade Galette is the perfect apple dessert recipe - you can make it ahead of time, and re warm when you are ready to eat.

Can you reheat cooked galette?

Fruit Pies & Galettes If by chance there is any left after that time, it should be refrigerated. To refresh your pie or galette, bake it at 325°F for around 10 minutes .

Can you make pastry and keep in fridge overnight?

Sweet pastry It's used as the base for all kinds of sweet treats, from lemon and chocolate tarts all the way to frangipane. Resting is key! Never roll out freshly made pastry because it will shrink when it's baked. Ideally refrigerate it overnight, or at least for a few hours.

Why is my galette soggy?

To keep the galette crust from getting soggy, you need to precook the fruit and use cornstarch to thicken the juices.

Rustic Raspberry Galette Recipe - Went Here 8 This (2024)

By Danielle on June 11, 2020, Updated January 28, 2024 41 Comments

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This Raspberry Galette is filled with generous amounts of creamy almond paste and bright fresh raspberries all wrapped up in a buttery, flaky pie crust. Ready in under an hour with minimal effort!

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This recipe was originally published in April 2018. It has been updated for content.

Tart raspberries, sweet almond paste, crunchy almonds and buttery pie crust....what more can you ask for in a dessert? Oh yeah. It takes less than 10 minutes to put together before baking it.

This Galette recipe is SO EASY. I threw it together in just a matter of minutes one Sunday afternoon. Galettes are the best IMO.

You may also want to try this Strawberry Galette or this Salted Caramel Apple Galette - both are amazing and super easy to put together.

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Why This Recipe Works

Store bought pie crust makes this galette super quick and easy to make. If you prefer to make your own, try this Homemade Flaky Pie Crust Recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction.
Brushing on an egg wash helps the crust get that beautiful golden brown color. Perfect for entertaining!
The egg wash also helps the sliced almonds and sugar crystals stick to the pie crust.
Almond paste can be rolled out like pie crust, making it easy to just set right inside the lines of the pie crust.
Using a few dabs of butter before baking helps keep the berries moist and buttery.

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Step By Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375F. See step-by-step instructions with photos below.

Combine the raspberries, lemon juice, and coconut sugar in a bowl and mix. Set aside. **If you're using frozen raspberries, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch in with the berries.

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Unroll one pie crust and lay on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

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Roll the almond paste in a ball then roll it out flat to lay it over our pie crust (see below photo). Use a rolling pin to roll it out on a flouredsurface.

Expert Tips

Be careful not to make any holes in the pie crust. Holes will cause the liquid from the raspberries to leak out.
Frozen raspberries can be used in place of the fresh. Thaw them out completely and let them drain before using them.
Let it cool for the full 30 minutes before slicing it. Otherwise the juice from the raspberries may leak out.
You can substitute strawberries, blackberries, raspberries or a mixture of all of them!
For an even lighter crust, substitute puff pastry for the pie crust.

You can also use the same premise above to make savory galettes. Try this Mushroom Galette, Tomato Galette, or this Spinach and Artichoke Galette.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make galette ahead of time? The raspberry filling can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored, covered, in the fridge. When you're ready to make it, follow the recipe instructions. The galette can also be baked in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
How do you reheat a galette? Reheat in a 350 degree oven until warmed through (about 5-10 minutes).
How long does a galette keep? A galette will keep stored in the fridge (covered) for up to 3 days. See below for freezing instructions.
Can I freeze a galette? Place the fruit galette on a baking sheet directly in the freezer for 2-3 hours, until frozen through. Transfer to a freezer bag and store for up to 1 month for the best results. Place the frozen galette directly in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes to thaw and re-crisp the crust.

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More Favorite Recipes Using Fruit

Easy Peach Cobbler;
Homemade Apple Crisp;
From-Scratch Strawberry Shortcake (yes, I do make desserts from scratch from time to time!!);
Lime Curd OR Lemon Curd (they are both INCREDIBLE);
Pear Crisp (this one is so cute because it uses whole pear halves).

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