Description
A delicious, rustic Mini Pear Almond Galettes recipe: individual free-form tarts with a flaky butter crust, tender cinnamon-spiced pears, and crunchy almond flakes. Perfect for an elegant dessert.
Ingredients
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For the crust: 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour; 10 tbsp (140 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes; 2 tbsp sugar; 1/4 tsp salt; 3–4 tbsp ice water.
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For the filling: 4 small ripe pears, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 3 tbsp almond flakes.
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For finishing: 1 egg, beaten with 1 tsp milk, for brushing; Coarse sugar, for sprinkling.
Instructions
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Make the Dough: Pulse flour, sugar, and salt. Add butter and pulse until pea-sized. Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time until dough forms. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
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Prepare the Filling: Combine pear slices, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Toss to coat.
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Assemble the Galettes: Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out dough and cut into 6 circles. Arrange pears in the center. Fold the edges of the dough over the fruit. Sprinkle almond flakes over the pears. Brush edges with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
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Bake: Bake for 20 minutes until the pastry is golden.
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Serve: Enjoy warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
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One Large Galette: You can make one large galette instead of mini galettes if preferred (increase baking time to 30–35 minutes).
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Store-Bought: Store-bought puff pastry works as a convenient shortcut.
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Rustic Charm: The galettes are rustic; slight imperfections add charm.
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Flaky Crust: Ensure the butter and water are as cold as possible. Chilling the dough is mandatory for flakiness.
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Cornstarch Use: Cornstarch prevents the filling from running out and keeps the juices thick and glossy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: French / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the tart)
- Calories: ≈ 360 kcal
- Sugar: ≈ 24 g
- Sodium: ≈ 120 mg
- Fat: ≈ 20 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈ 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈ 7 g
- Trans Fat: ≈ 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈ 43 g
- Fiber: ≈ 3 g
- Protein: ≈ 4 g
- Cholesterol: ≈ 75 mg
Keywords: Mini Pear Almond Galettes, Pear Galette Recipe, Rustic Fruit Tart, Almond Flake Dessert, Easy Galette, Individual Dessert, Homemade Pastry, Pear and Cinnamon