Description

This Vanilla Bean Berry Galette is a rustic, free-form tart bursting with fresh mixed berries sweetened with vanilla bean sugar and lemon juice, all wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust. Perfectly golden and crispy on the edges, this galette pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for an elegant yet simple dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Dough

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup cake flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks cold butter (12 tablespoons), cut into cubes
2 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup ice water

For the Filling

4 cups fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, quartered strawberries, and blackberries)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 vanilla bean, seeds removed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Juice of 1/2 a lemon

For Topping

1 large egg
1 tablespoon milk
Coarse sugar for sprinkling
Vanilla bean ice cream for serving

Instructions

Make the Dough: Combine the all purpose flour, cake flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor and pulse once to blend. Add the cold butter cubes and shortening, then pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Gradually add the ice water while pulsing until a soft dough ball forms. Remove the dough, lightly toss in flour, shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to preheat while preparing the rest of the galette.
Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, massage the vanilla bean seeds into the sugar until combined to infuse flavor. Add this vanilla sugar to the fresh berries. Then toss in the cornstarch and lemon juice, coating the berries evenly to help thicken the filling during baking.
Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour your countertop and roll the chilled dough into a roughly 14×17 inch circle. Trim about 1 inch off the edges for another use. Transfer the dough carefully to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Assemble the Galette: Place the berry filling in the center of the rolled out dough, leaving a border around the edges. Fold and gently crimp the edges inward over the berries to create a rustic, free-form tart.
Apply Egg Wash & Sugar: Whisk together the large egg and milk to make an egg wash. Brush the edges of the dough with this mixture, then generously sprinkle coarse sugar on top for a crunchy, caramelized finish.
Bake: Bake the galette in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the edges are golden and crispy and the berries are bubbling.
Serve: Allow the galette to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm topped with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.

Notes

You can substitute shortening with additional butter if preferred.
The combination of all purpose and cake flours helps create a tender yet sturdy crust.
Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor and sweetness.
The vanilla bean seeds can be substituted with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract if unavailable, though the flavor will be less intense.
Chilling the dough before rolling ensures a flakier crust and easier handling.
Store any leftover galette in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Vanilla Bean Berry Galette, rustic tart, mixed berries dessert, easy fruit galette, flaky pie crust, vanilla dessert, summer berries tart