🍑 Peaches & Cream Galette
Ingredients
Crust:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 stick cold unsalted butter diced
1/4 cup ice water
1 large egg for egg wash
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (optional)
*a roll out store pie crust will also work
Cream filling:
1 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2-3 medium ripe peaches thinly sliced
Streusel topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter slightly firm
Instructions
For the crust, in a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the butter and use your hands or a pastry blender to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the cold water and stir with a rubber spatula until it comes together to form a rough dough. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.
To make the cream filling, in a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Stir in the egg, vanilla, lemon and flour until well combined. Chill until ready to use.
To make the streusel topping, in a bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Add the butter and rub with your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Once the dough has chilled, transfer to a lightly floured work surface and roll out into a large circle about 1/4-inch thick. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
Add the cream filling to the center of the rolled out dough and spread out leaving a 3-inch border along the edge.
Top the cream with peach slices as you'd like. You can fan them out slightly overlapping or you can add them haphazardly.
Sprinkle the top evenly with the streusel.
Gently fold the edges of the dough over the filling, overlapping the dough as you go along. Brush the edges with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if you want.
Bake until golden brown, for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with fresh whipped cream or ice cream. Enjoy! 🍑🫶😋
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Peaches & Cream Galette is a delightful dessert that combines fresh, ripe peaches with a luscious cream cheese filling encased in a flaky homemade crust. This dessert stands out because of its rustic appeal and the harmonious blend of fruity sweetness and creamy richness. Using fresh peaches is key to achieving the best flavor and texture; the peaches should be ripe yet firm enough to hold their shape during baking. The crust, made from all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, and ice water, creates a tender and flaky base for the galette. For convenience, store-bought pie crusts can also be used, but a homemade crust ensures optimal freshness and texture. Adding an egg wash and sprinkling turbinado sugar on the dough edges before baking not only enhances the final appearance with a glossy finish but also adds a subtle sweetness and crunch. The cream filling is made by blending cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and flour. This mixture provides a rich, tangy base that beautifully complements the natural sweetness of the peaches. Lemon juice introduces a slight acidity, balancing the flavors and brightening the overall dessert. The streusel topping, crafted from flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and butter, adds a warmly spiced crunch that contrasts the smooth cream filling and juicy peaches. Cinnamon and nutmeg are classic spices that evoke cozy flavors, making this galette a perfect treat for any season. Baking the galette at 375°F until golden brown ensures the crust cooks evenly while the filling sets perfectly. Letting it cool for about 10 minutes before serving helps the galette slice cleanly. For serving, this galette pairs wonderfully with freshly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, enhancing the dessert’s creamy and fruity notes. It’s ideal for summer gatherings, offering a visually appealing and delicious option that impresses guests with its sophisticated yet rustic charm. This recipe is versatile and can be adapted to use other seasonal fruits like apples, berries, or plums, making it a favorite year-round. Whether you are an experienced baker or a beginner, the Peaches & Cream Galette is an accessible and rewarding recipe to master.