Description
Rustic Strawberry Balsamic Galette combines sweet summer berries with tangy balsamic notes in a free-form pastry. Delicate edges and caramelized fruit create a simple yet elegant dessert you’ll love sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups strawberries (fresh, sliced)
- 2 cups flour (unbleached all-purpose)
- ½ cup coconut oil (solid)
- 2 tbsps coconut sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 2 tbsps coconut sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 2 tbsps agave
- Honey (or agave) to brush on baked berries
- ¾ tsp salt
- 2 tsps balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsps corn starch
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- Zest from 1 orange
- 3–5 tbsps water (cold)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Blend flour, coconut sugar, and salt in a food processor until uniformly mixed, then pulse in solid coconut oil until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Dough Consistency: Gradually add cold water, mixing until the dough coheres without becoming overly wet, then shape into a smooth disc and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
- Strawberry Filling: Slice fresh strawberries and combine with a marinade of balsamic vinegar, coconut sugar, corn starch, agave nectar, orange juice, and orange zest, gently folding to coat without crushing the fruit.
- Dough Rolling: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and roll the chilled dough between parchment paper into a rustic circle approximately 1/8 inch thick.
- Galette Assembly: Transfer dough to a baking sheet, arrange macerated strawberries in the center, leaving a 1-inch border, then fold the edges over the filling to create elegant pleats.
- Finishing Touches: Brush pastry edges with almond milk, bake for 20-25 minutes until the fruit bubbles and crust turns golden amber, then drizzle with honey or agave after removing from the oven.
- Serving: Allow the galette to cool for 15-20 minutes, letting the filling set and flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerating the pastry for 10-15 minutes helps prevent butter/oil from melting, ensuring a flakier, more tender crust with distinct layers.
- Marinate Carefully: Gently fold balsamic mixture into strawberries to coat evenly without breaking delicate fruit, preserving their structural integrity and preventing soggy texture.
- Position Rack Precisely: Placing the baking rack in the center ensures uniform heat distribution, creating a golden-brown crust and perfectly cooked filling without burning edges.
- Rest Before Serving: Allowing the galette to cool 15-20 minutes helps filling stabilize and flavors meld, preventing runny consistency and improving overall taste experience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg