Mixed berry galette

Desserts

Difficulty

Medium

Preparation

180 min

Cooking time

30 min

Servings

8

Ingredients

  • For the pastry:

    • 240 g type “0” flour (all-purpose), plus more for rolling
    • 40 g granulated sugar
    • 5 g salt
    • 180 g butter, diced and frozen
    • 50 ml ice water
  • For the filling:

    • 600 g frozen mixed berries
    • 40 g sugar
    • 15 g flour (or corn starch)
    • lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
    • 20 ml lemon juice
  • For the egg wash and topping:

    • 1 egg
    • 15 ml milk
    • 25 g granulated or demerara sugar

Preparation

Combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of your food processor. Pulse a few times to mix.

Incorporate the very cold butter cubes into the flour mixture. Pulse several times until the butter forms pea-sized pieces. With the processor running, gradually drizzle in the ice water. Be careful not to over-mix: it will be ready when it can be squeezed with one hand into a crumbly and barely cohesive clump.

Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface or pastry mat and knead briefly to help it come together. Gently shape the dough into a disk 2-3 cm thick, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about two hours.

In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the frozen berries, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and flour.

Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and allow it to rest on the counter for a few minutes to soften slightly. Roll the dough out to a disk about 6-7 mm thick, and transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Spread the berry filling in the center of the dough, leaving a 5-6 cm border. Fold the edge of the dough up and over the filling, creating pleats.

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Brush the edge of the dough with the egg wash, and sprinkle with the sugar. Bake in a preheated oven at 210 °C (410 °F) until the crust is golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.