Rustic strawberry tart (Galette). When fresh strawberries are in season, this rustic, simple gluten free strawberry galette is the perfect way to let them shine. Make the entire tart ahead of time and freeze it raw, then pop it in the oven right before serving. Do you only eat fruit during its growing season?

Rustic strawberry tart (Galette)

It is the perfect vegan summer dessert to wow your family and guests! This rustic tart can also be called a galette. Galettes are quite similar both in taste and presentation as pie. You can cook Rustic strawberry tart (Galette) using 14 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Rustic strawberry tart (Galette)

  1. Prepare of for the crust.
  2. It’s 2 cup of flour.
  3. It’s 1/4 tsp of salt.
  4. It’s 6 tbsp of chilled butter.
  5. You need 7 tbsp of Ice water.
  6. You need 1 pinch of salt.
  7. It’s 1 of egg white, lightly beaten.
  8. It’s of for the filling.
  9. You need 4 cup of siced, strawberries.
  10. It’s 1/2 cup of sugar.
  11. It’s 4 tsp of lemon juice.
  12. It’s 1 tsp of corn starch.
  13. You need 2 tbsp of chilled butter.
  14. It’s 2 tbsp of turbinado sugar.

That's why I love to make them, especially in the summertime when juicy fruits like peaches and strawberries are in their prime. Another reason why I love to make galettes is. This light and fresh strawberry tart is a perfect dessert for your next spring get-together. Brush crust with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

Rustic strawberry tart (Galette) instructions

  1. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup and level off with a knife..
  2. Combine flour and salt in large bowl, cut in butter with a pastry blender til it resembles course meal. Add the water and stir til moistened..
  3. Lightly kneed dough on a floured surface 5 times. Divide into 4 equal portions, or 2 larger portions. Wrap in plactic and chill for half an hour..
  4. Combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch and salt. Mix well..
  5. Preheat oven to 350°. Uncover dough and roll out to 8" circles or 16" if you're only making 2. Place strawberry filling in the middle of each circle, leaving 2 inches around edges for a boarder. Place small pieces of butter on top of the filling. Fold over edges towards the middle and crimp to seal. Brush dough with egg white, and sprinkle with sugar..
  6. Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown..

Strawberries are the centerpiece of this simple rustic strawberry galette recipe. Galettes are deceivingly simple to make and are the perfect brunch or dessert recipe. During one of my rare weekends off in May, Pat and I had the chance to pay another visit the farm where our CSA. This Rustic Strawberry Galette recipe is easy enough for a weeknight, but special enough for any occasion! I adapted this recipe from over at Country Living.

By Sandra