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    Home / Desserts / Tarts & Pies

    Fresh Rustic Strawberry Tart

    Last update: Aug 12, 2024 Published: May 19, 2022 by Fadela This post may contain affiliate links

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    Try this rustic strawberry galette recipe, a delightful twist on the classic French strawberry tart. With its easy shortcrust pastry, rich almond cream filling, and juicy strawberries, it offers all the deliciousness in a quicker, simpler way. Perfect for any baker!

    Strawberry galette in a table wit vanilla ice cream
    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients Notes
    • How to make Rustic Strawberry Tart Recipe
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Best tips for this recipe
    • Storage instructions
    • Recipe Questions
    • Variations & Substitutions
    • More Tart Recipes
    • Rustic Strawberry galette

    A strawberry galette is a simple, rustic dessert. It's like a laid-back pie with a flat crust filled with sweet strawberries, where the edges are folded up around the fruit. Super easy to make and really tasty!

    This recipe crafts a free-form tart, blending a buttery tart shell "pâte sablée" with rich almond cream filling like a frangipane tart, topped with ripe, juicy strawberries. It's ultra-easy to make without the need for a tart pan, perfect for effortless elegance.

    This fruit tart is a breeze to whip up, making it perfect for any occasion. Its rustic charm adds a warm, family-friendly touch to the table. And baking strawberry mixture brings a delightful twist to the usual fresh fruit tart.

    Why you'll love this recipe


    • Super easy recipe: Much easier than the classic recipe, with my advice and the video recipe.
    • No pie pan required: This free-form tart requires very little equipment - no pie dish, perfect if you're not at home.
    • Baked strawberries: as delicious as fresh strawberries, they are fruity and juicy even after cooking.
    • Fruit galette for any occasion: Whether it's a family snack or a special occasion, it's suitable for all events.

    Craving more strawberry desserts? Try these recipes too: Strawberry swirl cheesecake, Strawberry layer cake , Strawberry whipped cream cake, Strawberry macarons, strawberry mascarpone tart.

    Ingredients Notes

    You need these ingredients to make this fresh strawberry almond tart recipe:

    • Shortcrust pastry: This tart shell is made with all-purpose flour, almond flour (ground almonds), powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, cold unsalted butter and an egg.
    • Almond cream filling: A mixture of unsalted butter, granulated sugar, almond meal and eggs.
    • Strawberries: Seasonal ripe fresh strawberries or frozen strawberries
    One slice of strawberry galette with vanilla ice cream

    How to make Rustic Strawberry Tart Recipe

    Here are some quick visual instructions. Don't forget that full instructions with exact ingredients can be found in the main recipe card below!

    Step 1: Place the dry ingredients, flour sugar, almond powder and pinch of salt in a bowl. Add the cold butter, cut into pieces, and sand with your hands to incorporate it into the dry ingredients until you have a sandy mixture.

    Step 2: Add the egg and mix until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous paste. Cover the pie dough with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

    Medium bowl with dry ingredients and an egg
    Medium bowl with shortcrust dough

    Step 3: Place all ingredients in a medium bowl, softened butter, granulated sugar, almond meal and egg and mix with an electric mixer at medium speed for 2-3 minutes until creamy.

    Almond filling cream (easy frangipane)
    Almond filling cream (easy frangipane)

    Step 4: Roll out the dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper or on a flour work surface and place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.

    Step 5: Spread a layer of almond cream in the center, leaving a 2 inch border (5 cm). Place strawberries slices on top, sticking well to each other.

    Step 6: Fold the edges of the pastry over the strawberries, trying to keep a round shape and sprinkle cane sugar over the entire pie, strawberries and edges of the shortcrust pastry.

    Set up of the rustic strawberry galette before baking
    Set up of strawberry galette before baking

    Step 7: Preheat the oven to 350°F /175°C and bake the galette in the preheat oven for approximately 30 - 40 minutes until the crust is golden brown.

    Enjoy! Let the pie cool completely before moving it to a large plate or serving dish. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

    Strawberry galette before baking

    Serving Suggestions

    • Vanilla Ice Cream or Whipped Cream: Nothing beats a slice of this galette with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or some whipped cream on top.
    • Powdered Sugar: Just before you serve, give it a quick dusting of powdered sugar to make it look fancy and add a little extra sweet kick.
    • Balsamic Drizzle: If you're feeling fancy, drizzle a bit of balsamic reduction over it. It’s sweet and tangy and goes great with strawberries.
    • Extra Strawberries: Can't get enough strawberries? Pile a few more fresh ones on top.
    • Lemon Zest: A bit of lemon zest sprinkled over can add a nice zing and fresh aroma.
    • Strawberry sauce: Have some strawberry coulison the side for dipping or drizzling over the top for an extra fruity punch.
    Strawberry galette cut into slices with vanilla ice cream

    Best tips for this recipe

    • Chill the Pastry: Ensure your shortcrust pastry is well-chilled before rolling it out. This helps keep the butter cold, leading to a flakier crust once baked.
    • Don't Overwork the Dough: Handle the dough as little as possible to avoid developing too much gluten, which can make the pastry tough instead of tender and flaky.
    • Cool Before Serving: Let the galette cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before slicing. This allows the filling to set slightly, making it easier to serve.

    Storage instructions

    Room temperature: This rustic tart can be stored in the refrigerator for about 2-4 days covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container.

    Freeze? And you can even keep your strawberry tart up to 3 months in the freezer and let it defrost slowly in the refrigerator.

    Recipe Questions

    Do I need a special pan to make a Strawberry Galette?

    Nope, you don't need a special pan for a rustic galette. Just roll out the dough, pop it on a baking sheet, add your filling, and fold the edges over. Super easy!

    Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh?

    Yes, you can use frozen strawberries if fresh ones aren't available. Make sure to thaw and drain them well to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.

    How can I prevent the crust from getting soggy?

    To avoid a soggy crust, you can sprinkle a bit of semolina or almond flour on the dough before adding the filling. These act as a barrier, absorbing excess juice from the strawberries.

    Is a Strawberry Galette served warm or cold?

    Serve the strawberry galette warm or at room temp as you like. It's extra tasty warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top.

    Variations & Substitutions

    • Strawberry Rhubarb Galette: Add rhubarb to your strawberry filling for a tart contrast to sweet berries like this rhubarb almond tart.
    • Strawberry Chocolate Galette: Before adding your strawberries, spread a thin layer of melted chocolate or add a chocolate chip to your almond filling.
    • Sliced almonds: Add extra sliced almonds on top of the galette before baking for an added crunch and nutty flavor, enhancing the almond cream.
    • Strawberry Peach Galette: Combine sliced strawberries and peaches for a sweet, juicy filling that screams summer.
    • Strawberry Pistachio Galette: Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the strawberries before baking.
    • Mixed berries tart: Make a mixture of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc.

    More Tart Recipes

    • Rhubarb Tart
    • Rustic pie almonds and pears
      Rustic Almond Pear Galette
    • Puff pastry apple tart recipe
      Puff Pastry Apple Tart
    • Rustic French Apple Tart
    Rustic strawberry tart with ice cream on a plate

    I hope you love this easy Strawberry frangipane rustic tart recipe. If you make it, be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it. Happy Baking!

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    Rustic Strawberry galette


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    • Author: Fadela
    • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
    • Yield: 10 slices
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    Description

    Recipe of the rustic strawberry tart with almond cream filling and baked strawberries (for an 8 - 10 inch/ 25 m tart)


    Ingredients

    Sweet Shortcrust Dough 

    • 250 g (1 ⅔ cups) Flour - all-purpose
    • 80 g (½ cup) Powdered sugar -  or granulated sugar
    • 1 pinch of salt
    • 40 g (⅓ cup) Almond meal
    • 125 g (1 stick + 1tbsp) Butter - unsalted and cold 
    • 1 egg - room temperature

    Almond cream 

    • 50 g ( ½ stick or 3 ½ tbsp) Butter - unsalted and softened
    • 50 g (¼ cup) Sugar - granulated
    • 50 g (½ cup) Almond meal
    • 1 Egg - room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • Fresh strawberries or frozen

    Instructions

    Shortbread Dough

    1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, almond meal, and salt, mixing them together with a tablespoon.
    2. Then, introduce the cold, cubed butter and use your fingertips to rub it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
    3. Next, mix in the egg and knead the mixture until it forms a smooth dough ball.
    4. Wrap this in cling film and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

    Almond filling

    1. Start by placing the softened butter and granulated sugar in a medium bowl, then use an electric mixer to cream them together until smooth.
    2. Next, add the egg and vanilla, mixing well to combine.
    3. Finally, stir in the almond meal until the mixture is evenly smooth.

    Baking 

    1. Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prep a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. Roll out your shortcrust pastry to about 3 mm thick into a rough circle and lay it on the prepped sheet.
    3. Spread the almond mixture in the center, leaving a 2-inch (5 cm) border. Arrange the strawberry slices over the almond cream filling.
    4. Then, fold the pastry edges up to create a rim around the strawberries.
    5. Dust the whole galette with cane sugar. Bake it for 30-40 minutes until the edges are golden and the strawberries look juicy.
    6. Let it cool off completely before transferring to a plate.
    7. Enjoy it cold, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of crushed pistachios.

    Equipment

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    Notes

    Keep the galette in the fridge, wrapped in plastic or in an airtight container, for 2-4 days. For longer storage, it can be frozen for up to 3 months.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • rest time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 40 minutes
    • Category: Dessert, tart, galette
    • Cuisine: French

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice
    • Calories: 271
    • Sugar: 11
    • Sodium: 119
    • Fat: 17
    • Saturated Fat: 8
    • Carbohydrates: 27
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 5
    • Cholesterol: 59

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    1. Priscilla

      March 19, 2024 at 8:28 pm

      It was really delicious, I used frozen strawberries, so the dough was a bit soggy, but I'll try with fresh strawberries next time. Thanks again for your recipes.

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