Valentina Ablaev
A mixed berry galette is the ultimate summer dessert! A buttery, flaky crust is filled with a juicy mix of berries that burst with flavor in every bite. It doesn’t get much easier than making a galette from scratch, and after just 30 minutes in the oven, you’ll have a dessert that’s both rich and refreshing. Serve a warm slice of mixed berry galette with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a simple yet irresistible treat.
What is a Mixed Berry Galette?
A galette is a rustic French pastry made with a simple galette crust and filled with your choice of filling. This berry galette is packed with blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries and baked to perfection. The crust is buttery and rich, with a refreshing and bright filling.
Summer Desserts
When it comes to summer sweets, you can’t go wrong with a berry pastry! We love a classic blackberry cobbler or a homemade peach pie, and this mixed berry galette is the best of both worlds! A buttery crust, with a delicious berry filling!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple dessert – This recipe requires little to no effort; it’s the perfect beginner-friendly dessert.
- Customizable – The filling can be swapped and made to use whatever fruit you have on hand!
- Summer flavors – Nothing beats a berry-filled dessert in summer. Use berries that are in season for the best flavor.
What Is the Difference Between a Galette and a Pie Crust?
Both a galette and a pie feature a buttery crust and a fruit filling! However, a galette is much simpler to make than a traditional pie. Instead of fitting dough into a pie dish, galette dough is rolled flat and folded around the filling. The result is a rustic dessert with less prep work and just as much flavor.
Ingredients for a Mixed Berry Galette
A mixed berry galette uses a short list of simple ingredients that you likely already have:
- Dry Ingredients – A simple mix of flour, sugar, and salt makes the perfect galette dough.
- Butter – Cold, unsalted butter is the key to a delicious galette crust.
- Ice-cold water – Using cold water is crucial for a flaky, buttery crust.
- Mixed berries – A combination of strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries creates the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, but any berry combination works perfectly.
Tip: If you are using frozen berries, don’t thaw before baking. - Sugar – Sugar sweetens the filling and makes it thick and jammy.
- Cornstarch – Cornstarch thickens the filling and prevents too much liquid from dripping out of the crust and burning.
- Lemon juice – A fresh squeeze of lemon juice brightens the filling and adds the perfect flavor.
- Egg wash – A beaten egg and milk give the crust a beautiful sheen.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
Can I Use Frozen Berries?
You can use fresh or frozen berries for a fruit galette. Frozen berries are much more accessible year-round and make for an equally delicious dessert. If you are using frozen berries, do not thaw before assembling the galette.
Tools for this Recipe
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- A pastry cutter makes mixing up the dough extra easy and eliminates the need for a food processor!
- A full-size baking sheet is all you need to bake this galette crust.
Sweet Galette Variations
This mixed berry galette is a fan-favorite, but you can swap the berries for a variety of your favorite fruit:
- Cinnamon apple – Use an apple pastry filling to make a delicious apple galette from scratch.
- Peach galette – Add sliced peaches, tossed with sugar and cornstarch, to create a luxurious peach galette.
- Cherry galette – Use cherry pie filling in the center of a galette for the easiest dessert.
Expert Tips:
- Use cold ingredients. Using cold butter and ice-cold water is a must when forming the galette dough. This helps create a buttery and flaky crust.
- Don’t overmix the dough. When mixing up the dough, you want to see chunks of butter. Don’t overmix the dough, or the butter will begin to melt, and the dough will become cakey.
- Don’t overfill. When adding the berry filling to the center, be careful not to add too much or place it too close to the edge. Overfilling the galette will cause it to leak and burn.
How to Make a Mixed Berry Galette
This step-by-step recipe is so easy to follow and makes the perfect summer dessert:
- Dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Cut in the butter. Add the cold butter and work it into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form.
3. Add the water. Slowly drizzle in the ice water, mixing just until the dough begins to come together.
4. Chill the dough. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Roll out the crust. On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
6. Make the filling. In a large bowl, gently stir together the berries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
7. Fill the galette. Spoon the berry mixture into the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges.
8. Fold the edges. Fold the dough up and over the filling, overlapping as needed. Gently press the folds to seal. Brush the crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
9. Bake. Bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
10. Serve. Let the galette rest on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes and serve with vanilla ice cream.
How to Serve Mixed Berry Galette
- Lemon curd: A drizzle of homemade lemon curd takes this berry galette to the next level with the perfect balance of sweet and zesty.
- Whipped cream: Top each slice of galette with a spoonful of fresh whipped cream for a light and delicious combo.
- Ice cream: Vanilla ice cream served over a warm galette is absolute perfection.
- More berries: Top the baked galette with fresh berries for an extra delicious pairing.
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Store leftovers in the fridge, tightly wrapped, for up to 3 days.
- Reheat. Enjoy the leftover galette cold or warm it up in the oven for a few minutes.
- Freeze. Once cooled completely, wrap the galette tightly and store it in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm in the oven before serving.
More Dessert Recipes
If you enjoyed this mixed berry galette recipe, be sure to try our other easy dessert recipes; here are some of our favorites:
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- Sweet Bread & Loaves
- Pastry Desserts
- Pastry Desserts
- Roulades & Cake Rolls
- Sweet Bread & Loaves
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Easy Mixed Berry Galette with a Flaky Homemade Crust
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter cold, cubed
- 1/4 cup ice-cold water
- 3 cups mixed berries if using frozen, don’t thaw
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 Tbsp milk
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
- Incorporate the butter. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter to work them into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
- Add the water. Gradually add the ice water, mixing gently until the dough just comes together when pressed. Avoid overmixing to keep the crust tender and flaky.
- Chill the dough. Form the dough into a flat disk, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.
- Roll the dough. On a lightly floured work surface, roll the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
- Prepare the filling. In a large bowl, gently toss to combine the berries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
- Assemble. Add the filling into the center of the dough, leaving about a 2-inch border all around.
- Fold. Gently fold the edges of the dough over the fruit, overlapping the dough as necessary. Press gently to seal the edges. Brush the edges with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake. Bake at 400°F until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Cool. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- Serve the galette warm with ice cream or enjoy it cooled.
Notes
- Keep everything cold. For the flakiest galette crust, use cold butter and ice-cold water when making the dough. The cold ingredients create pockets of steam as the galette bakes, resulting in a tender, buttery crust.
- Avoid overworking the dough. Small pieces of butter should still be visible in the dough. Overmixing can warm the butter, leading to a denser, less flaky crust.
- Leave room around the edges. When adding the berry filling, leave a generous border around the dough. Too much filling can overflow during baking, causing the juices to spill onto the pan.
- Storage. Store the leftover mixed-berry galette, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat. Enjoy the galette chilled, at room temperature, or warm it in the oven for a few minutes to crisp up the crust before serving.
