Sweet Cream Cheese Berry Galette with Flaky Pastry Crust
A rustic French-style galette featuring a buttery flaky pastry wrapped around creamy sweetened cream cheese and your choice of raspberry or blueberry filling. This free-form tart combines the elegance of a galette with the comfort of a cream cheese danish, creating an impressive dessert that's perfect for summer entertaining or weekend baking. The exposed center showcases the colorful berry filling while the pleated edges provide a beautiful homemade appearance that's forgiving for novice bakers.
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Sweet Flaky Pie Dough, prepared
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ¼ cup coarse sanding sugar
- ⅝ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cups Raspberry or Blueberry filling, can use pie fillingfresh berries + sugar1 cup berries + 2 tbsp sugarfresh
seasonal option
Instructions
- 1
Follow directions to make Sweet Flaky Pie Dough
- 2
Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream and flour with electric mixer until smooth
- 3
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 4
Line cookie sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray
- 5
Roll out dough on lightly floured surface into large round circle about 1/4 inch thick, at least 14 inches round
- 6
Transfer dough to prepared pan
- 7
Place cream cheese filling in center of dough, spreading outwards leaving 2 inch border
- 8
Add fruit filling and gently spread over cream cheese filling
- 9
Fold dough over filling, pleating loosely and pinching to seal any cracks, leaving center exposed
- 10
Brush dough with milk
- 11
Sprinkle liberally with coarse sanding sugar
- 12
Bake for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden brown
- 13
Place pan on cooling rack and cool for 10 minutes
- 14
Remove paper and galette from pan and cool completely on cooling rack
Tips
Keep dough cold while working to prevent melting and ensure flaky layers in the final crust.
Don't overfill the center as the juices will bubble over during baking and make the bottom soggy.
Let galette cool completely before slicing to allow the cream cheese filling to set properly.
Good to Know
refrigerate up to 3 days covered
assemble day before, brush with milk and sugar before baking
room temperature or slightly warm
Common Mistakes
roll dough too thin to avoid tearing when folding
leave proper border to prevent filling overflow
seal cracks in dough to prevent leaking
Substitutions
seasonal option
FAQ
Can I use frozen berries instead of pie filling?
Yes, thaw and drain frozen berries first, then toss with 2-3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon cornstarch to prevent excess moisture.
How long will this galette keep?
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days. The crust may soften slightly but still tastes delicious.
Can I freeze the assembled galette before baking?
Yes, freeze assembled galette on baking sheet, then wrap well. Bake from frozen adding 10-15 minutes to baking time.