Apple Galette
- Vegetarian
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 30 min
- Cook time: 50 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
- Note + the resting time of the dough in the fridge (1 h)
PRESENTATION
The apple galette is a rustic and genuine dessert from the French tradition. Somewhere between an apple pie and a rustic apple cake, this dessert is distinguished by its simplicity: a shell of crumbly yogurt shortcrust pastry that embraces a soft filling enriched with fresh cheese, where the apples are the absolute protagonists.
It is a preparation that does not need perfection, in fact, its charm lies precisely in the irregular appearance and the natural way in which the edges of the dough enclose the fruit. The addition of almonds on the surface gives a crunchy note that makes it even more inviting.
Perfect for ending a family meal or sharing with friends, the apple galette is also great for a hearty breakfast! On any occasion you wish to serve it, it will be able to win over both young and old with its simple goodness.
If you are looking for other apple desserts, also try:
- Apple Crumble
- Apple and Yogurt Cake
- Apple Charlotte
- Creamy Apple Cake
- Apple Puff Pastries
INGREDIENTS
- For the dough
- Type 00 flour 1 ¾ cup (220 g)
- Butter 7 tbsp (100 g) - cold
- Natural plain yogurt 2.1 oz (60 g)
- Sugar 2 ½ tbsp (30 g)
- Egg yolks 1
- Fine salt 1 pinch
- For the filling
- Apples 2
- Cream cheese 0.67 cup (150 g)
- Sugar 5 tsp (20 g)
- Cornstarch 1.3 tbsp (10 g)
- For brushing and garnishing
- Egg yolks 1
- Almond slices to taste
How to prepare Apple Galette
To prepare the apple galette, first peel the apples 1 and slice them about 1/4 inch thick 2. Immerse them in water 3 and let them rest in the refrigerator.
Meanwhile, sift the flour into a bowl 4, then add the sugar 5 and a pinch of salt 6.
Add the cold butter 7 and knead with your hands to incorporate it 8, then pour in the yogurt 9.
Finally, add an egg yolk 10 and continue working first in the bowl and then on the work surface 11; you should obtain a smooth and non-sticky dough. Wrap it in plastic wrap 12 and let it rest in the refrigerator for an hour.
In the meantime, prepare the filling: in a bowl combine the fresh cheese, sugar 13, and 1 tsp of cornstarch 14. Mix until you obtain a homogeneous mixture 15.
After the resting time, roll out the dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper 16 until you get a disc about 1/4 inch thick. Spread the cheese cream on the surface 17, leaving about 3/4 inch free from the edge. Sprinkle with the remaining cornstarch 18.
Arrange the apple slices on the cheese cream 19, then fold the edge of the pastry 20 and brush it with beaten egg yolk 21.
Decorate the edge with sliced almonds 22 and bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for 40 minutes on the middle rack, then move the tray to the lower rack and continue baking for another 10 minutes 23. Once golden, take out and let your apple galette cool before enjoying it 24!