This Easy Rustic Strawberry Almond Galette with lemon is the perfect dessert for any summer occasion! It’s a quick and easy dessert that’s perfect for a backyard BBQ, at a warm picnic with friends, or relaxing after a long day at the pool! The juicy strawberries pair perfectly with the flaky crust and crunchy almonds! It’s the perfect summer treat!
Why You’ll Love…
Leave the food processor and bench scraper in the drawer, this Easy Rustic Strawberry Galette uses a store-bought shortcut to make this dessert easy and delicious! With only a few ingredients, this dessert has all the best flavors of summer in a delicious flaky pie crust! Not only is this recipe super easy, but it’s perfect for customizing to fit your taste buds! Below I have a few options to really make this galette the perfect summer treat for you and your family!
Fresh or Frozen Strawberries
For this recipe, I really like to use fresh strawberries because I think they have the best flavor! I love the color and sweetness that fresh strawberries add to this galette. A lot of frozen strawberries are frozen whole, which doesn’t really work the best for this galette recipe!
If you do use frozen strawberries, make sure you buy the sliced frozen strawberries as though bake up better than the whole strawberries! There might be a little extra juice from the frozen strawberries, but no worries! It will still taste delicious!
Additions or Substitutions
Fruit Options: Summertime is full of a variety of fruits that all work delicious in this galette, from blueberries, to peaches, to strawberries! You can really add whatever fruit you like in this galette, or you can add a combination of fruits such as blueberries and peaches!
Almond Flavor: If you wanted to increase the almond flavor in this recipe, you can add a few drops of almond extract to the strawberries! Just be careful though, as almond extract can be very overpowering!
Lemon Flavor: If you wanted to play up the lemon flavor, you can also substitute the vanilla extract for a squeeze of lemon juice!
Fresh Herbs: Feel free to get really creative and add a few different herbs to your sweet treats this summer! For example, strawberry and basil are a delicious combination that adds a bit of depth to your desserts! I added rosemary to a galette and it’s the perfect sweet and savory combination!
If you really like the idea of other fruits, be sure to check out my Blackberry Galette recipe here! It’s perfect for a sweet treat or an appetizer!
Equipment Needed:
Glass Bowl – I like to use a large bowl to mix all my ingredients together!
Baking Sheet – Use a baking sheet with parchment paper to make clean up a breeze!
Zester – This is perfect for getting all the lemon zest off the lemon!
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Ingredient List:
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Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1. Add lemon zest to a bowl with the sugar. Massage together.
Step 2. Then add in the strawberries, vanilla extract, and cornstarch.
Step 3: Pour strawberry mixture into the pie dough, leaving a two-inch border.
Step 4. Add an egg wash to the edges of the dough, and add sliced almonds and an extra sprinkle of sugar.
Storage Instructions:
I like to wrap any remaining galette into plastic wrap or in an airtight container! You can store at room temperature for about 3 days!
Helpful Tips and Tricks
For this recipe, I like to use an egg and a splash of water for the egg wash on the edges of the pie dough! This helps the crust get a beautiful golden brown color as well as helping the almonds and sugar stick to the crust! If you don’t want to use a whole egg for this, you can use an egg yolk or heavy cream!
When rolling out the pie dough you can either roll it out on a lightly floured work surface or roll out a piece of parchment paper that will then go on the baking sheet!
I hope you love this Strawberry Almond Galette as much as I do! It’s the perfect summer dessert that’s easy to make and looks beautiful! The flaky crust paired with the soft and sweet strawberries is the perfect combination! Don’t forget to add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to top everything off!
Cheers!
-Holly Michelle
Easy Rustic Strawberry Almond Galette with Lemon
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheet
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Store-Bought Pie Dough
- 2 cups Strawberries
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 1/2 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Almonds sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a small bowl, mix together sugar and lemon zest.2 tablespoons Sugar, 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- In a bowl, combine strawberries, cornstarch, and vanilla. Then pour in sugar mixture.2 cups Strawberries, 1/2 tablespoon Cornstarch, 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- Mix together and set aside.
- Roll out the pie dough to roughly 11-inches wide.1 Store-Bought Pie Dough
- Add the strawberry mixture to the pie dough leaving a 2-inch wide border.
- Gently, fold the edges of the pie dough up and over the strawberries. Pressing gently to seal.
- Make an egg wash combining one egg with a splash of water. Brush the egg wash around the edges of the pie dough.1 Egg
- Sprinkle a few almond on top, pressing gently so they stick to the egg wash.1/2 cup Almonds sliced
- Place in the oven to bake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Let cool slightly and serve!
