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Rustic Strawberry and Cream Cheese Galette

Delicious Rustic Strawberry and Cream Cheese Galette for Summer

This Rustic Strawberry and Cream Cheese Galette is a delightful summer dessert that combines flaky pastry with creamy filling and vibrant strawberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 package Prepared Shortcrust Pastry
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Strawberries Fresh and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar (for strawberries) Adjust according to sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Flour All-purpose flour
For the Cheese Layer
  • 1 cup Farmer's Cheese or Cream Cheese Softened
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar (for cheese layer) Can replace with sugar alternative
  • 1 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Freshly grated

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. In a medium bowl, blend together farmer's cheese (or cream cheese), egg, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
  3. Wash and slice the strawberries, then toss them with sugar and flour in a large bowl.
  4. Roll out the pastry into a rough circle, about 12 inches in diameter.
  5. Spread the cheese mixture over the center of the pastry, leaving a 2-inch border; layer the strawberries on top.
  6. Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling, pinching to seal, and brush with a whisked egg.
  7. Chill the assembled galette for about 20 minutes before baking.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes, then reduce to 180°C (350°F) for an additional 30 minutes.
  9. Let cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor. Variations can include other seasonal fruits.

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