Sweet Summertime Simplicity: Your Guide to a Perfect Berry Galette

Summer is here, and with it comes an abundance of nature's candy: fresh, vibrant berries! While a classic pie is always a treat, sometimes you crave something a little more effortless, a touch more rustic. Enter the galette – simpler to make than a pie, yet every bit as charming and delicious. It’s the perfect dessert to showcase those peak-season strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, letting their natural sweetness shine.

This Berry Galette recipe is a testament to that philosophy, and with the right Cutco tools by your side, you'll find the process even more enjoyable.

Summer Berry Galette Recipe

This rustic galette is a beautiful way to celebrate peak summer berries. It’s simpler than pie but just as delicious!

Yields: 6-8 servings Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 30-60 minutes chilling time for dough) Cook time: 30-35 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup (1 stick / 113g) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into ½-inch cubes

• ¼ cup (60ml) ice water, plus 1-2 tablespoons more if needed

For the Berry Filling:

• 4 cups (about 1.5 lbs / 680g) mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries work well)

• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar (adjust to sweetness of berries)

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

For Assembly & Glaze:

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)

• 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar or granulated sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions:

1. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and, using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining. Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix. Form the dough into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour.

   • Kevin's Cutco Tip:While a pastry blender works, for that perfect coarse meal texture with pea-sized butter pieces, you can quickly and efficiently chop your cold butterwith the 7-5/8" Petite Chef. Its wide blade is also super handy for scooping your flour mixture into your bowl once combined!

2. Prepare the Filling: While the dough chills, gently wash and dry your berries. In a medium bowl, combine the mixed berries, ¼ cup granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract (if using). Gently toss to coat the berries evenly.

   • Kevin's Cutco Tip:For any larger strawberries or blackberries that might need a quick trim or halve, theTrimmeris your go-to utility knife for slicing small fruits. The 4" Paring Knife is also perfect for precision tasks like coring strawberriesor general cutting up of fruit.

3. Roll the Dough: On a lightly floured surface or between two pieces of parchment paper, roll out the chilled dough into a rough 12-13 inch circle, about ⅛-inch thick. Don't worry if it's not a perfect circle; the rustic look is part of the charm!

4. Assemble the Galette: Carefully transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pour the berry filling into the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges.

5. Form the Galette: Fold the edges of the dough over the berry filling, pleating as you go to create a rustic crust around the berries. The center of the berries will remain exposed.

6. Egg Wash & Bake: Brush the folded crust with the lightly beaten egg wash and sprinkle generously with turbinado or granulated sugar.

7. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the berry filling is bubbly.

8. Cool & Serve: Let the galette cool on the baking sheet for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set. Serve warm, on its own, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Kevin's Cutco Tip:When it's time to serve up your beautiful creation, the Slice n' Serve is ideal for confident slicing and serving of perfect portions.

Enjoy this delightful taste of summer, made even easier with your trusted Cutco tools! Remember, Cutco knives are American made and backed by The Forever Guarantee.