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Crispy Mixed Berry Galette with Cardamom Crust

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A quick and easy homemade dessert featuring a flaky cardamom-spiced crust filled with a bubbly mixed berry filling. Perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings, this galette balances tart berries with a warm, aromatic crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crust)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 10 tablespoons (140 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3 to 5 tablespoons ice water, cold
  • 3 cups (450 g) frozen or fresh mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries)
  • ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for filling warmth

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and ground cardamom.
  2. Add cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fingers to work butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  3. Slowly drizzle 3 tablespoons ice water over mixture, stirring gently after each addition; add up to 5 tablespoons total until dough just comes together.
  4. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days.
  5. Toss mixed berries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl; let sit 10-15 minutes to macerate.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle about ⅛ inch thick.
  7. Transfer dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Spoon berry filling onto center of dough, leaving a 2-inch border around edges.
  9. Fold edges of dough over filling, pleating to form a round enclosure with an open center.
  10. Brush crust edges with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  11. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbly; tent with foil if edges brown too quickly.
  12. Cool galette on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for a flaky crust. Avoid overworking dough to prevent toughness. Use freshly ground cardamom for best flavor. Adjust sugar based on berry sweetness. If crust edges brown too fast, tent with foil. Let galette cool before slicing to thicken filling. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blend; for dairy-free, substitute butter with solid coconut oil or vegan butter.

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