Ingredients and Weight:
- Pastry flour: 225 grams
- Unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes: 170 grams
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ice water: 60-80 milliliters
- Blueberries: 750 grams
- Sugar: 175 grams
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
- Heavy cream: 1/4 cup
- Egg: 1, beaten
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
40-45 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the butter cubes and use your fingers to work them into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, combine the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the blueberry filling over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Fold the border of the dough over the filling.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and egg. Brush the crust with the egg wash.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Nutritional Information per serving:
- Calories: 250
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Flaky, buttery crust
- Sweet and tangy blueberry filling
- Perfect for a casual or special occasion dessert
User Comments:
- "This galette is absolutely delicious! The crust is so flaky and the blueberry filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart."
- "I made this for my family and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors."
- "This galette is easy to make and it looks very impressive when it's finished."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use cold butter and ice water when making the dough. This will help to create a flaky crust.
- Do not overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the crust tough.
- If you do not have heavy cream, you can substitute milk.
- If you want a crispier crust, bake the galette on a baking stone or pizza stone.
