Sweet Cherry Galette Food

CHERRY GALETTE

Steps:

• Prepare the dough: Add the flour and salt to a food processor, pulsing several times to combine. Add the butter and pulse on and off until the mixture is crumbly. Slowly add the water with the machine running until the dough begins to form a ball (see notes). Wrap in plastic wrap and press flat into a disc. Chill for at least 30 minutes before using so the butter can firm back up.
• Place an oven shelf on the center rack, then preheat the oven to 400 degrees Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and Kirsch (if using). You don't want the filling to sit for very long before going into the oven, so do this right before rolling out the dough.
• Roll the dough onto a lightly floured surface until it's approximately 12 inches in diameter. You can optionally roll it a bit thinner and then use a pizza cutter to clean up the edges. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet covered in parchment paper. (The best way to do this is to roll the dough around the rolling pin, then unroll it on top of the baking sheet).
• Place a colander or fine mesh strainer over a medium bowl, and strain the cherries to separate the liquid (this is technically optional, but will make shaping the galette easier).
• Spread the cherries evenly onto the dough, leaving about 2 inches around the edges. Fold the excess dough on top of the cherries in a circle, until you have a tightly formed tart. Pour the reserved cherry liquid over the cherries.
• Chill the tart for 10 minutes to firm up the dough. Brush the top of the dough with a light coating of egg wash and a sprinkle of turbinado sugar.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 375 degrees. Continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the dough is firm and the cherries are bubbling.
• Allow to cool briefly before serving. Top slices with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

CHERRY CREAM CHEESE GALETTE

Steps:

• For the crust: Pulse the flour, sugar and salt together in a food processor. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles a coarse meal with some pea-size lumps. Drizzle in the vinegar and 4 tablespoons of the water; pulse until a dough starts to come together. If the mixture is too dry, add more water, a teaspoon at a time.
• Turn the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap, form into a disk and wrap well. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.
• For the filling: Beat the cream cheese, egg yolk, 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar, and the vanilla in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
• In another bowl, toss the cherries with the cornstarch and the remaining 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
• Finish the galette: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Lightly dust a work surface with flour and roll the dough out to a 12-inch round. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
• Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border. Spoon the cherries over the cream cheese, leaving any excess juice in the bowl. Fold the edges of the dough over so they just barely cover some of the filling.
• Beat the egg white with a splash of water and brush it over the crust. Sprinkle the Demerara sugar evenly over the filling and crust.
• Bake until the crust is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

SWEET CHERRY GALETTE

Steps:

• On a piece of lightly floured parchment, roll out dough to a 16-inch-long oval (1/4 inch thick). Transfer dough and parchment to a baking sheet. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
• Process 1/4 cup sugar, the almonds, nutmeg, and salt in a food processor to combine. Gently toss with cherries.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spoon cherries over dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Dot with butter. Fold in edges, pressing gently. Refrigerate until cold, 30 minutes.
• Whisk yolk with cream; brush over edges of tart. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste). Bake until golden, 45 to 50 minutes.

CHERRY GALETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• On a piece of lightly floured parchment, roll out dough.
• Transfer dough and parchment to a baking sheet.
• Process 1/4 sugar, almonds, nutmeg, and salt in food processor until almonds are ground.
• Gently toss with the cherries.
• Spoon cherries over dough, leaving a 2" border.
• Dot with butter.
• Fold in edges, pressing gently.
• Whisk yolk and cream together; brush over edges of tart.
• Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.
• Bake until golden, 40-45 minutes. (Original recipe stated 45-50 minutes, but I found that my oven was done sooner.).