Cherry Hazelnut Galette Recipe

Cherry Hazelnut Galette

Written by Becky

My 30th Birthday came and went. The week of my birthday was filled with joy; we took a train ride up to Ogden, had cappuccinos together one morning, went to the park for a picnic, had one of our best SLCmixer events yet- celebrating some of the most creative people in our city at One Beautiful Meal, and was spoiled to breakfast in bed with and a lazy Saturday with my boys. It ended with a specacular meal at my favorite Park City restaurant, a family run Israeli restaurant called Reefs, that has the most amazing mussels in coconut broth and halva cookies that melt in your mouth. And for the finale, this cherry hazelnut galette.

Cherry Hazelnut Galette Recipe

I texted back and forth with an old friend who was also turning 30th around the same time and we agreed, no big party just pie this year. And my version of pie is usually a galette. By name they are simply rustic pies, which in my book means they don’t have to look pretty. You see, I’m not a huge pie fan for one reason- I hate making pie crust. It seems to take too long, I get flour everywhere and no matter what I try it falls apart and doesn’t end up looking very nice. So, galettes have become my best friend, not because of the gourmet sounding name but quite the opposite. Galettes are to me, the perfect fruit to crust ratio, without all the fuss and with a nice presentation. I think I’ll keep making galettes and forgo pies.

Vintage Silverware and Cherry Hazelnut Galette

My 30th didn’t overwhelm me like it does some. Instead, I chose to embrace it, hoping that it means I’m getting more respect and wisdom with age. I’m becoming less of a people pleaser and speaking up when I really want something… hence the galette instead of a cake this year. I’m gaining more insight into life and relationships. I hope to continue to grow in patience and compassion and when I fail, I hope to have more mercy with myself. Above all, I having a loving husband and now a sweet baby boy, what’s not to celebrate about that!! Life is good and I’m so grateful.

So, here’s to 30 and to making galettes!

Cherry Hazelnut Galette Recipe

This recipe was inspired by a galette I ate at my friend Annalise’s house and a recipe from Smitten Kitchen.

Cherry Hazelnut Galette Recipe

Cherry Hazelnut Galette

Why make pie when you can more easily make this rustic galette recipe using sweet cherries and ground hazelnuts.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 galette

Ingredients
  

crust

  • 3/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 tablespoon natural cane sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 ounces cold unsalted butter, 1 stick, cut in cubes
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup cold water

cherries

  • 1 pound sweet cherries (about 3 cups)
  • 2 teaspoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoons . unbleached all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons natural cane sugar

hazelnut filling

  • 1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg white

finish

  • 1 egg
  • splash of water
  • turbinado sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a chilled bowl, combine the all purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, salt and sugar and stir to combine. Working quickly, work the cold butter into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or tips of your fingers. Smush it until the butter is the size of small peas. Add the water and lemon juice to the flour-butter bowl with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Pat it into a bowl, wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least one hour or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 400'. Prepare a parchment lined baking sheet. Pit the cherries by pressing down into the cherry with a chop stick until the pit pops out (a new trick I learned). Put them in a mixing bowl with a pinch of salt, orange juice, flour, and coarse sugar and stir to combine.
  • For the filling, combine all filing ingredients in a food processor and process until creamy. Set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the galette dough to a roughly 12'' circle. Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet. Spread the hazelnut filling onto the dough then pile the cherries in the center leaving a 2'' border around the circle. Fold the border towards the center, don't be afraid to pull in tight, it will settle. Pleating the dough to make it stick to each other. You don't want thick folds of dough, think more pinching. If it starts to feel room temperature, pop it back in the fridge or freezer for ten minutes.
  • Mix the egg and water together and brush it on the outer edges of the dough. Sprinkle it with turbinado sugar. Bake the galette on the middle rack for 40-45 minutes until the edges are nice and brown. Time may vary depending on oven. Remove the galette (and parchment too if need be) to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

Cherry Hazelnut Galette Recipe

Cherry Hazelnut Galette Recipe

Cherry Hazelnut Galette Recipe

Cherry Hazelnut Galette Recipe

 

Comments (19)

  1. This galette looks and sounds splendid! I feel the same way about pie…something about the runny filling and soggy crust just isn’t appealing to me. =P I’ll pick a galette over pie any day – especially if it’s this one!

    Glad to hear you had a quiet but blissful birthday. You deserve it, friend. Miss ya! =)

  2. I want to make this for my husbands birthday but I only have frozen cherries. I can make this successfully with frozen cherries, and if so, do I need to change the recipe. Would like to make it tonight…..eeeeek.

    Appreciate your input.

    Thanks,

    Gina

    p.s. LOVE YOUR BLOG

    • Sorry I may be too late in my response!! I think it would be okay with frozen cherries just defrost them, rinse and pat dry. Hope that helps!! And thanks so much for your kind words about my blog 🙂

  3. Not too late because today is his birthday and I shall bake away! I’ll let you know if it’s worth using frozen cherries or not. Happy Thursday 🙂

  4. Hello Becky,

    So I made the Galette and although everything turned out as it was suppose to I would not recommend using frozen cherries because it’s kinda flavorless. 🙁

    • Gina, that makes me so sad! I’m so sorry to hear it! Did you have the hazelnut cream also? That helps boost flavor! I know it’s not too sweet, but you could also try sautéing the cherries in sugar if you like it sweeter. I hope it was a fun evening regardless!! This really is one of my favorite desserts!

  5. Hello Becky,
    Actually the hazelnut cream and the crust were an absolute hit, so was the galette for that matter. Everybody was happy with it, I was just be critical of my efforts because I know if I used fresh cherries, or as you have suggested sautéed the cherries, it would have been more flavorful. I vow to make it again when cherries are in season 🙂 Thank you for all your lovely recipes and fun blogging. You are an inspiration.

  6. Becky,
    I was throwing around the idea of trying this recipe by substituting hazelnuts with almonds and cherries with peaches….any thoughts? We really love Galettes and the hazelnut cream was brilliant and very yummy so I was just thinking it might also be good with other combinations.?.?.?

    • I think it would be prefect with peaches and almonds or apricots and almonds! I actually adapted the recipe for the hazelnut cream from a almond cream recipe so you will be good there! Let me know how it turns out!

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