Coffee-Dusted Pear Galette

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds ripe pears, peeled and sliced
• 8 sheets phyllo dough
• 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground coffee
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg yolk

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3 (Medium)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the pear slices on a baking sheet and toss them with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and set aside.
3. In a small bowl, combine the remaining melted butter, brown sugar, coffee, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Place 4 sheets of phyllo dough on a work surface and brush each sheet with the butter-sugar mixture.
5. Arrange the pear slices on top of the phyllo dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
6. Fold the edges of the phyllo dough over the pears to create a rough crust.
7. Brush the crust with the egg yolk and sprinkle with the remaining brown sugar mixture.
8. Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo dough and pear slices to create another galette.
9. Place the galettes on a baking sheet and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the pears are tender.
10. Let the galettes cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Information:

One serving (1 piece) contains:

• Calories: 290
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 35mg
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Flaky and buttery crust
• Sweet and juicy pear filling
• Aromatic coffee and spice blend
• Elegant and rustic presentation

User Comments:

• "This was a delicious and unique dessert. The coffee and pear flavors complemented each other perfectly."
• "The crust was flaky and melted in my mouth. I loved the combination of the sweet pears and the spices."
• "This galette was easy enough to make for a special occasion. It was a hit with my guests."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To prevent the crust from burning, cover the edges of the galette with aluminum foil during baking.
• If you don't have ground coffee, you can use 1 tablespoon of instant coffee dissolved in 1 teaspoon of hot water.
• For a sweeter filling, add an additional 1/4 cup of brown sugar.