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Perfect Nectarine Galette Recipe with Creamy Almond Filling

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A rustic and easy-to-make nectarine galette featuring a flaky buttery crust and a luscious creamy almond filling, perfect for summer gatherings or last-minute guests.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 1 ¼ cups (150g), sifted
  • Unsalted butter – 8 tablespoons (113g), cold and cubed
  • Granulated sugar – 1 tablespoon (optional, for crust)
  • Salt – ¼ teaspoon
  • Ice water – 3 to 4 tablespoons, cold
  • Almond flour – ½ cup (50g), finely ground
  • Heavy cream – ⅓ cup (80ml)
  • Granulated sugar – 3 tablespoons (for almond filling)
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Egg yolk – 1 large
  • Fresh nectarines – 3 medium, thinly sliced
  • Granulated sugar – 2 tablespoons (for fruit)
  • Ground cinnamon – ¼ teaspoon (optional)
  • Egg wash – 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
  • Powdered sugar – for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the crust dough: In a large bowl, combine sifted flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and cut into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  2. Slowly drizzle in ice water, stirring gently until dough just holds together. Shape into disk, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare almond filling: Whisk almond flour, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. Slice nectarines thinly, toss with sugar and cinnamon if using.
  5. Roll chilled dough on lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle about ⅛ inch thick. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Spread almond filling evenly over dough, leaving 2-inch border.
  7. Arrange nectarine slices on top in a single layer, overlapping slightly.
  8. Fold dough edges over fruit, pleating to enclose partially. Brush crust edges with egg wash.
  9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35 to 40 minutes until crust is golden and fruit is bubbly. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly.
  10. Cool galette on baking sheet for at least 15 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before slicing and serving.

Notes

Keep butter cold for flaky crust. Roll dough evenly but rustic edges are fine. Toss fruit with sugar to reduce moisture and avoid sogginess. Let galette cool before slicing to set filling. Variations include using peaches, plums, or berries; dairy-free and nut-free options are possible.

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Keywords: nectarine galette, almond filling, rustic tart, summer dessert, flaky crust, easy galette, stone fruit dessert

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