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Perfect Sour Cherry Almond Galette Recipe with Easy Vanilla Ice Cream Topping

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A rustic and charming sour cherry almond galette with a flaky buttery crust, tart cherry filling, and a sweet almond frangipane, served with homemade vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (30g) almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 8 tbsp (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3–4 tbsp ice water
  • 3/4 cup (90g) almond flour (for filling)
  • 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 large egg (for filling)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled (for filling)
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 3 cups (450g) fresh sour cherries, pitted
  • 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar (for cherry filling)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cherry filling)
  • Pinch of salt (for cherry filling)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Turbinado sugar or coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
  • 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream (for vanilla ice cream)
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (for vanilla ice cream)
  • 2/3 cup (130g) granulated sugar (for vanilla ice cream)
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract (for vanilla ice cream)
  • Pinch of salt (for vanilla ice cream)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Galette Dough: In a large bowl or food processor, combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup almond flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse or cut in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Slowly add 3 tbsp ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. If it feels dry, add the extra tablespoon of water. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Make the Almond Filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup almond flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 beaten egg, 2 tbsp melted butter, and 1/2 tsp almond extract if using. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the Cherry Filling: In another bowl, toss 3 cups pitted sour cherries with 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently until evenly coated.
  4. Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a roughly 12-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer it carefully to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Assemble the Galette: Spread the almond filling in a 7-8 inch circle in the center of the dough, leaving about a 2-inch border. Spoon the cherry filling evenly over the almond layer.
  6. Fold the Edges: Fold the dough edges up and over the filling, pleating as you go around to create a rustic crust. Make sure the cherries are mostly covered but the center remains exposed.
  7. Apply Egg Wash and Sugar: Brush the crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar for a golden finish and crunch.
  8. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly. Cover edges with foil halfway through if browning too quickly.
  9. Cool: Let the galette cool for at least 20 minutes on the baking sheet to help the filling set.
  10. Prepare the Vanilla Ice Cream (optional): Whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until sugar dissolves. Chill for 1 hour, then churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Freeze until firm, about 3 hours. Alternatively, for no-churn, whip 2 cups heavy cream to stiff peaks, fold in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, then freeze for a few hours.
  11. Serve: Slice the galette and serve warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Notes

If cherries release too much juice, drain some off before adding to avoid soggy crust. Chill dough well before baking for flaky texture. Cover crust edges with foil if browning too fast. Dough can be prepared and chilled up to 2 days ahead or frozen for longer storage. Frozen sour cherries can be used if thawed and drained well. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, swap butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free ice cream.

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