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A quick (only 10 minutes prep time), easy and super delicious summer berry galette that's perfect for entertaining, yet simple enough for a weeknight splurge.
It's funny how some recipes come into being here at The Café. This 10 Minute Summer Berry Galette was something I threw together at the last minute, for unexpected guests, and it's turned out to be one of our favorite desserts of the summer.
I don't know about you, but I can't resist all the beautiful berries in the market at this time of year. It seems like there's almost always some combination of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries in my refrigerator during the summer months. Not only are they wonderful for eating in handfuls right out of the fridge, on yogurt for breakfast, in fruit and green salads for lunch or dinner, but they also happen to be the basics for simple desserts like these Fresh Berries with Limoncello Syrup and this super delicious 10 Minute Summer Berry Galette.
Just keep a jar of jam, a package of refrigerated pie crust and an assortment of summer berries on hand and you're just 10 minutes (hands on time) to a wonderful dessert that's perfect for a family treat or easy entertaining. A scoop of vanilla ice cream is literally, the crème de la crème on this summer berry galette!
What's a galette?
A galette is a rustic French, free-form pie or tart that can be either sweet or savory. I love having recipes in my arsenal that I can throw together quickly, but ones that are also beautiful, delicious and universally appealing. This summer fruit galette checks all the boxes. And even though a galette is one of the simplest of all desserts, I feel kind of fancy whenever I serve one - like I'm bringing a touch of France into my little North Carolina kitchen!
Are you wondering about the purchased pie crust? There was a time when I would have insisted on homemade, but you know what? My days seem to be getting busier instead of slowing down and I have a feeling you're in the same boat. If I can make dessert easier, but still incredibly delicious, I'm all over it!
Honestly, purchased pie crusts have come a LONG way. I've had lots of taste testers over the past month with this summer berry galette - not one of them guessed that this flaky, tender crust was not homemade!
This is not a sponsored post, but I really like the Pillsbury brand. The crusts come in a package and can usually be found in the dairy section. They're already rolled out into a circle, the perfect size for this summer berry galette!
One last thing, if you just throw some summer berries into a pie crust and hope for a galette, you'll end up with a watery mess. I found, after a bit of testing that a scoop of jam combined with cornstarch and a bit of sugar is the perfect (and super easy) binder or thickener. I like to use strawberry or raspberry jam, but other varieties of jam, even marmalade, also work well.
Café Tips for making this Summer Berry Galette...
- This dessert can be made several hours in advance. I like to pop it back in a warm (not hot) oven while we eat dinner, then serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or frozen custard.
- If making ahead, allow to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer with a large, wide spatula to a cooling rack.
- Feel free to use different combinations of berries in this galette. Just make sure the total amount is around 2 ½ cups.
- Any kind of jam or marmalade will work in this recipe. Use something that will blend well or enhance the flavor of the berries. But use the best quality jam you can find. Look on the label. All you want to see is fruit and sugar, not lots of weird sounding things. If I don't have homemade jam, I really like Wilkin & Sons or Bonne Maman.
- After I transfer the berries to the crust, I like to rearrange the fruit a bit for a pretty presentation.
- If any of the berries on the surface look dry after the tart is baked, just brush them with a little more "loose" (warmed) jam.
- If you find your berries going bad before you can use them, here's a great article with tips on storing and prolonging the freshness of berries.
- I'm in love with these parchment paper baking sheets, cut to fit the size of a sheet pan. They save so much time and a package lasts forever, even if you do tons of baking like I do.
Got 10 minutes? Then you've got time to bring a bit of fancy France into your kitchen too! This wonderful summer berry galette is so easy and so delicious, it's bound to become a favorite! Bon Appétit!
What I used to make and serve this Summer Berry Galette
- ¾ cup strawberry or raspberry jam
- 4 teaspoons corn starch
- 1 tablespoon sugar plus more for sprinkling
- ¾ cup sliced strawberries
- ¾ cup blueberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- ½ cup blackberries
- 1 pre-packaged rolled pie crust (I use Pillsbury)
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Preheat oven to 375˚F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper
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Place jam in a microwave-safe, medium-size bowl. Microwave on high power for 30 seconds to “loosen” jam. Add cornstarch and sugar. Stir to combine.
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Add fruit to jam mixture and stir gently to combine.
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Unroll pie crust and place on prepared sheet pan.
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Transfer fruit and jam mixture to center of pie crust. Spread out in an even layer to within 1 ½ inches of edges. (see Café Tips above in post.)
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Bring edges of pie crust over fruit, pleating every couple of inches. Sprinkle edges of crust with 1 teaspoon sugar.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. (see Café Tips above in post.) Serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or frozen custard, if desired.
Mirais says
A huge hit!! Served it at our small group, many comments on how delicious it was. Definitely making it again!
Chris Scheuer says
Wonderful! Thanks for letting us know, Mirais!
Niketa says
I was super excited to make this quick dessert. However, this recipe was definitely not a 10 minute deal. I bake fairly often and thus confident about the oven temperature and following recipes. When the crust wasn't baked after 25 minutes, I googled other galette recipes and found the bake time to be about 50 minutes at 375° (which is exactly how long it took). There was also too much liquid in the filling which caused the crust to open up and all the filling was out. Not sure if not adding the jam and increasing the corn starch would have saved it.
Chris Scheuer says
Hi Niketa, I'm so sorry you had difficulty with this recipe. The 10 minutes was the prep time (noted in the first paragraph). Every oven is a little different and mine was done at the specified time. If you read the reviews, others have had good results. Again, sorry you had trouble with this.
Molly says
Just LOVE this, but mine was also too juicy so next time I will up the cornstarch! I think it depends on the juiciness of your fruit - mine were fresh picked and juicy, I should have known better and added more with this one!
Thanks for this super easy idea!!
Chris Scheuer says
Hi Molly, so happy you enjoyed it. Yes, you're right, fruit does vary in juiciness!
Ania says
This looks wonderful! Can I ask, what size is the galette/ pie crust dough? I’ve looked on the Pillsbury site, but can’t spot it ( might be because I’m in Australia) . Always so inspired by your beautiful creations!
Karen Rawley says
Gallettes are easy and terrific. I make all the time, also using Pillsbury crust, that I always keep on hand. When my husband wants something sweet, easy to put together. Just make one with blueberries from Farmers Market - I used way too many berries, so leaking all over, but it is delicious. I put on parchment paper on sheet pan. Also, I use the King Arthur Flour Pie filling Enhancer, which is the best thickner, money can buy! A few TBS in the Gallette, mixed with sugar, cinnamon, toss berries with vanilla and l/2 lemon juiced -
I also make a crumb topping, which is delicous! Cannot wait to try some of your cookie recipes! Good luck on your move! Asheville area is just beautiful - what town are you moving too?? Bon Appetit!!
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks, Karen! Sounds like you are a pro galette maker!
We are just outside Asheville, near Black Mountain. We love it here!
Deborah says
Seriously exquisite dessert. Wow factor, and sophisticated elegance. Made often, superb every time, warm from the oven, chilled, even room temperature. Splendid. Made another two this morning, and homemade icecream to go with. Your recipes have exceptionally delicious results. 🙂
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks so much, Deborah! I'm super happy you enjoyed this dessert! 🙌
Chris Calamari says
Hi guys, I haven't tried the recipe yet but was wondering if I could use puff pastry instead? I make your Mediterranean Chicken all the time!
Love,
Chrissey
Chris Scheuer says
Hi Chris, I love puff pastry but I think it would yield different results, still delicious but not the same.
Cathy says
Can’t wait to try this next week. Any chance you could use frozen berries? I know they might be a little more watery how might you compensate for that?
Thank you!!
Cathy
Chris Scheuer says
I think frozen berries would work. Don't thaw them and use an extra teaspoon or to of cornstarch to compensate for the extra berry juice.
Norah says
I made it with some frozen berries I had picked earlier in the season and threw in some fresh peach slices. Turned out fantastic! My husband preferred it to a pie because there’s less of the fattening crust. Nice recipe - I’m sharing with friends!
Chris Scheuer says
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your review, Norah. Your adaptations sound wonderful!
Kitty says
Hi Chris! I saw this on Pinterest and I have the galette in the oven right now. Thank you for sharing!
Chris Scheuer says
Hope you enjoy it Kitty!
Laura | Tutti Dolci says
Such a pretty, summery galette! I love the mixed berries!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
Love how easy and beautiful this recipe is Chris! We all need one like this in our summer dessert arsenal! I'm loving all the summer berries too!
Sandra L Garth says
Galettes are so much easier to work with than a traditional pie. I also love that they are free-form, rustic and very forgiving. On a recent trip to the farmers market I picked up more peaches than necessary and a galette would be a great way to use them. Thank you for the inspiration!
Gayann says
Yup, ten monutes...yup, beautiful! Family is due any minute for a visit and lunch, and this galette will be served with vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream....my only problem, if I share the recipe they will know how EASY it was to make.....😻
Chris Scheuer says
Haha!! I love it!
Jenna says
You can't beat a galette for ease, yours is berry beautiful!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
Absolutely perfect Summer dessert and so pretty! Love the ease of using store-bought pastry, too 🙂
Adina says
Like always the pictures are just beautiful! And one of the best things in summer are the berries available everywhere. I love this kind of galette or similar pie, just a thin crust and those aromatic berries, my kids go crazy for them as well.
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
Love galettes because they are so simple and artistic I might add. I love Pillsbury crusts, too and also Trader Joe's. What a delightful summer dessert!
Tricia @ Saving Room for Dessert says
Summer perfection! Love all those gorgeous berries and so smart to use jam. Love it!
Royce Robertson says
Stunning!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
There are no words to describe how much I want this in front of me right now ~gorgeous clicks, sharing!
Liz says
I am a huge fan of galettes and your shortcut will have me put them on the menu a LOT more! Bill thanks you in advance!
Chris Scheuer says
I'm so happy to please Bill!! That's not the easiest task from what I understand. 🙂
cheri says
I love having easy and quick recipes like this up my sleeve, sometimes you just never know who will stop by, this looks fabulous and a great way to celebrate summers bounty.
Chris Scheuer says
It is Cheri! So fun and so quick!
Nancy says
What is the reason for the parchment lined sheet pan when a pie plate is used for this dessert?
Chris Scheuer says
Good question Nancy. The galette is baked right on the parchment paper, no pie plate is used as it's a free form tart. Sometimes with a berry galette like this, there's a little of the berry juice that will over flow. The parchment paper keeps the tart from sticking to the pan and also makes for easy clean up.
Susan says
This is one of the prettiest galette crusts I've seen, Chris! We've been splurging way too much this summer. Too much entertaining going on 🙂 Pinning for future reference though!
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks Susan! I know what you mean about splurging. Scott and I have been trying to get out and walk and ride bikes a lot more as we're feeling a little "thick".
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
I can't resist the beautiful juicy berries too. The galette looks so pretty and divine!
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks so much Angie, we really have to enjoy them now as the season slips by so... quickly!
Monique says
You're amazing to keep posting so regularly with great desserts even in summer!
Chris Scheuer says
Ha! I know I'm a bit of a conundrum. I'm all for a great dessert but also go crazy with fresh, healthy salads and lean, light dinners 🙂
Ginny Hartzler says
It looks like this took HOURS! And like you got it at a fancy French patisserie!
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks Ginny, it actually takes me 5 minutes now that I've made it a number of times 🙂