Simple Strawberry Galette With Elderflower
A beautiful and rustic dessert that showcases fresh strawberries and the floral notes of elderflower.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Hulled and sliced.
- 1/4 cup Elderflower Syrup Adds floral flavor.
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour For the crust.
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Cold and cut into small cubes.
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar For filling and crust.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
- 3-4 tablespoons Ice Water To bring dough together.
- 1 egg Egg Wash (optional) Beaten with a tablespoon of water.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Whisk together.
- Incorporate cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, stirring gently until the dough comes together.
- Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling by mixing strawberries with elderflower syrup and sugar. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
- Transfer the rolled dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spoon the strawberry mixture onto the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, creating pleats.
- Brush the edges with egg wash if desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden and strawberries are bubbly.
- Cool for 10 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.