Strawberry galette is an easy rustic French dessert made with buttery pastry, almond cream, and juicy fresh strawberries.
I've made this strawberry galette many times, and using a buttery homemade pastry with almond cream is my favorite way to keep the crust crisp while the strawberries stay juicy.
This rustic French strawberry galette is much easier than a classic tart, but it delivers the same delicious combination of flaky pastry, almond filling, and fresh strawberries.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Easy and beginner-friendly: No tart pan or complicated shaping required.
- Perfect texture: Crisp buttery pastry, soft almond cream, and juicy baked strawberries.
- Rustic French dessert: A simple yet elegant strawberry galette that's perfect for spring and summer.
Ingredients you need
- Flour: All-purpose flour.
- Almond meal: For the almond cream filling.
- Sugar: Powdered sugar and granulated sugar.
- Butter: Unsalted, cold for the dough and softened for the filling.
- Eggs: Room temperature.
- Fresh strawberries: Ripe and sweet.
- Vanilla & salt: For flavor and balance.
Tips for this recipe
- Use ripe strawberries for the sweetest flavor.
- Keep the butter cold for a crisp, flaky crust.
- Chill the dough before shaping to make it easier to handle.
- Don't overfill the galette to prevent the juices from leaking.
- Bake until golden brown for the best texture and flavor.
- Let the galette cool slightly before slicing and serving.
How to Make Strawberry Galette
This galette is made with my buttery Sweet Shortcrust Pastry recipe for a crisp, tender crust every time.
Mix the flour, almond meal, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Rub in the cold butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the egg and mix just until a smooth dough forms. Wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
I use my easy almond cream filling to create a rich, soft layer that pairs perfectly with fresh strawberries.
Prepare the almond cream by mixing the softened butter, sugar, egg, almond meal, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Roll out the chilled dough into a large circle between two sheets of parchment paper.
Spread the almond cream over the center, leaving a 2-inch (5 cm) border all around.
Arrange the sliced strawberries evenly over the almond cream.
Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and sprinkle the crust and strawberries with turbinado sugar (or coarse cane sugar).
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–40 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the strawberries are tender.
Serving Suggestions
- Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy this strawberry galette with:
- Vanilla ice cream.
- Fresh whipped cream.
- A dusting of powdered sugar.
- Homemade strawberry coulis.
- Vanilla custard.
- Fresh strawberries and mint.
Try it with homemade whipped cream or drizzle it with my strawberry coulis for an extra fruity finish.
Storage
Store the strawberry galette covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Recipe Variations
- Mixed Berry Galette: Add raspberries or blueberries.
- Strawberry Rhubarb Galette: Mix in sliced rhubarb.
- Peach Strawberry Galette: Add fresh peach slices.
- Chocolate Strawberry Galette: Spread a thin layer of melted chocolate under the strawberries.
- Strawberry Pistachio Galette: Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the filling before baking.
For a classic French dessert, try my French Strawberry Tart, or keep it rustic with my easy apple galette recipe.
Recipe Questions
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, but thaw and drain them well to prevent a soggy crust.
Do I need a tart pan?
No. A galette is a free-form tart baked directly on a baking sheet.
How do I keep the crust crisp?
Chill the dough well and avoid overfilling with strawberries.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes. The pastry can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.
Can I serve strawberry galette warm?
Yes! It's delicious warm or at room temperature, especially with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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I hope you’ll love this recipe. If you try it, feel free to leave a comment. Happy baking!
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Easy strawberry galette
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices
Description
Easy strawberry galette recipe made with a buttery sweet shortcrust pastry, a rich almond cream filling, and juicy baked strawberries (for one 8 to 10-inch / 20–25 cm galette).
Ingredients
Sweet Shortcrust Dough
- 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 80 g (⅔ cup) powdered sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 1 pinch salt
- 40 g (⅓ cup) almond meal
- 125 g (½ cup + 1 tbsp / 1 stick + 1 tbsp) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
Almond Cream
- 50 g (3½ tbsp / ½ stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 50 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
- 50 g (½ cup) almond meal
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- 300–400 g (2–3 cups) fresh strawberries, halved or sliced (or thawed frozen strawberries)
Instructions
Make the Sweet Shortcrust Dough
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, almond meal, and salt.
- Add the cold butter and rub it into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg and gently mix until a smooth dough forms. Do not overwork the dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Almond Cream
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the almond meal until you have a smooth almond cream.
Assemble and Bake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough into a rough 10 to 12-inch (25–30 cm) circle, about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick.
- Spread the almond cream over the center, leaving a 2-inch (5 cm) border.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries evenly over the almond cream.
- Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling, pleating as needed to create a rustic galette.
- Sprinkle the crust and strawberries with turbinado sugar (or coarse cane sugar).
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the strawberries are tender and bubbling.
- Let the galette cool before transferring it to a serving plate. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and, if desired, a sprinkle of chopped pistachios.
Notes
Storage: Store the galette covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Tips:
- Chill the dough before rolling.
- Use ripe, sweet strawberries.
- Leave a 2-inch border before folding.
- Sprinkle with turbinado sugar for extra crunch.
- Let the galette cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Rest time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, tart, galette
- Method: Baking
- 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
Priscilla
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.