Description
Rustic, flaky, and filled with tender pears and nutty almond richness, these mini galettes are the perfect handheld treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 ¼ cups – Base for the crust that provides structure and flakiness
- Unsalted Butter: ½ cup, cold and cubed – Creates that irresistible buttery, flaky texture
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon – Balances sweetness and enhances flavors
- Ice Water: 3 to 5 tablespoons – Helps bind the dough without making it tough
- Almond Flour: ½ cup – Adds a moist, nutty layer beneath the fruit
- Granulated Sugar: ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon – Sweetens both the almond filling and the crust
- Egg: 1 large – For the golden egg wash on the crust
- Ripe Pears: 2 medium, thinly sliced – Sweet and tender fruit filling
- Lemon Juice: 1 teaspoon – Keeps the pears bright and fresh
- Ground Cinnamon: ½ teaspoon – Adds warmth and depth
- Vanilla Extract: ½ teaspoon – Boosts the nutty almond flavor
- Slivered Almonds: 2 tablespoons – Adds crunch and visual appeal
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix flour and salt, then cut in butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In one bowl, mix almond flour, ¼ cup sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. In another, toss sliced pears with lemon juice.
- Assemble the Dish: Divide chilled dough into 4 parts, roll each into 6-inch circles. Spread almond mixture in center, top with pear slices, and fold edges inward.
- Cook to Perfection: Brush crust with beaten egg, sprinkle with remaining sugar and almonds. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finishing Touches: Let cool slightly on the baking sheet. Optionally dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm or room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- Use firm-ripe pears for best slicing and less juice.
- Don’t overwork the dough to keep it tender and flaky.
- Try adding a pinch of nutmeg for extra spice.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 galette
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Mini galette recipe, pear almond tart, rustic dessert, individual pies, French pastry