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Perfect Dark Cherry Almond Galette with Vanilla Bean Glaze

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A quick and easy homemade dessert featuring a flaky crust filled with juicy dark cherries and toasted almonds, finished with a smooth vanilla bean glaze for a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 2 cups (300g) dark sweet cherries, pitted and halved
  • 1/3 cup (40g) sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla bean paste
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits (about 3-5 minutes).
  2. Drizzle in 3 tablespoons of ice water, stirring gently with a fork. If the dough doesn’t hold together when squeezed, add the extra tablespoon. Form into a ball, flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. While the dough chills, toss the pitted cherries with the sugar, cornstarch, toasted almonds, almond extract, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Set aside to macerate and thicken slightly.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a roughly 12-inch (30 cm) circle about 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Spoon the cherry filling onto the center of the dough, leaving about a 2-inch (5 cm) border all around. Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pleating as you go to form a round enclosure with the fruit exposed in the center. Brush the crust edges lightly with milk or cream.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cherry juices are bubbling. Cover edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
  7. While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and enough milk or cream to reach a drizzling consistency.
  8. Let the galette cool for at least 15 minutes on the baking sheet. Drizzle the vanilla bean glaze over the warm fruit and crust.

Notes

Keep butter and water cold for a flaky crust. Toast almonds for better flavor. Use cornstarch to prevent runny filling. Chill dough before baking. Cover crust edges with foil if browning too fast. Glaze adds subtle sweetness without overpowering fruit.

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Keywords: dark cherry galette, almond galette, vanilla bean glaze, easy dessert, homemade galette, fruit tart, quick dessert, flaky crust, toasted almonds

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