Strawberry Rhubarb Galette Recipe | The Foodie Dietitian

This strawberry rhubarb galette is made with contemporary candy strawberries, tart rhubarb, and a country, flaky, buttery crust. Serve with vanilla ice cream and it’s the proper spring and summer season dessert!

Why I Love This Recipe

Strawberry and rhubarb season is upon us so what higher strategy to have fun than make a candy, refreshing dessert.

Since I’m mainly the galette queen now (a title I’ve topped myself with), I figured I’d stick with what I do know. And I do know flaky, buttery crusts, amirite? For those who’re new right here and like WTF, let me introduce you to my heirloom tomato galette and my asparagus and mushroom galette. YA WELCOME.

For those who’re questioning why I really like galettes so rattling a lot, it’s as a result of the crust is simple to make within the meals processor and also you don’t must good rolling out the dough or folding it over as a result of it’s meant to be imperfectly rustic. Plus, you possibly can fill them with no matter your candy coronary heart needs. Savory? Candy? You possibly can have all of it.

For those who haven’t had a strawberry rhubarb combo earlier than, you haven’t lived. Rhubarb is definitely a vegetable regardless of common perception. BUT paired with candy berries, it’s the proper taste bomb of candy and tart. 

Serve this child heat with a scoop of chilly vanilla ice cream on high and you’ll have mates for all times. Belief me. For those who’re searching for a dessert to deliver to your subsequent summer season potluck, that is sure to be successful. 

Substances You’ll Want

Notes on Substances

all-purpose flour: Acts as a part of the bottom for the crust. I take advantage of a mixture of all-purpose flour and whole-wheat pastry flour. 

whole-wheat pastry flour: Helps the crust have a high quality texture and provides a little bit fiber and nutty taste.

sugar: Provides a delicate sweetness to the crust and the filling. 

salt: Enhances the flavour of the crust. 

butter: I take advantage of unsalted butter however the principle trick right here is that it should be chilly! Don’t take the butter out of the fridge till you might be able to dice it up and throw it in. 

water: This additionally should be chilly! I prefer to stir a number of ice cubes in a cup of water and allow them to sit for a minute earlier than pouring the water into the meals processor. The water helps the crust type collectively. 

egg: Used to make an egg wash to create that good golden brown colour of the crust. 

strawberries: present a candy, refreshing taste. 

rhubarb: has a tart and barely bitter taste that balances out with the strawberries. 

lemon juice: boosts the flavour of the filling and prevents the crust from turning into soggy. 

vanilla: provides a contact of sweetness and taste to the filling.

cornstarch: helps thicken the filling. 

Diet Advantages of this Recipe

Each strawberries and rhubarb are nice sources of vitamin C, fiber, and potassium. 

Vitamin C is an antioxidant so it has protecting results on the physique. Diets excessive in vitamin C have been related to decrease dangers of heart problems, stroke, most cancers and elevated longevity. 

Rhubarb can also be a implausible supply of vitamin Okay, which is a necessary vitamin for bone well being and blood clotting. 

In different phrases, you possibly can have your dessert and as a bonus get your nutritional vitamins in too!

Tools You’ll Want (affiliate hyperlinks – if you happen to make a purchase order I obtain a small fee)

Meals Processor or Pastry Cutter

Rolling Pin

The right way to Make Strawberry Rhubarb Galette

To make the dough:

1. Mix dry components. Add flours, sugar, and salt to a big mixing bowl and stir to mix then add to meals processor. 
2. Lower in chilly butter. Utilizing the meals processor (or a pastry cutter or two knives) lower within the chilly butter till the combination resembles coarse meal. 
3. Add chilly water. If utilizing a meals processor, add chilly water whereas machine is operating, till the dough holds collectively (about 15-30 seconds). In any other case, add water to the bowl and utilizing a fork or your fingers, combine collectively till dough kinds.
4. Flip and chill dough. Flip the dough out onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Press right into a flat, spherical disc, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
5. Roll dough. As soon as the dough has chilled, roll it out onto a flippantly floured floor, about 12 inches in diameter, 1/8 inch thick. Switch dough to parchment paper.

To make the filling and assemble:

1. Mix filling components. Combine collectively strawberries, rhubarb, lemon juice, sugar, vanilla and cornstarch in a medium bowl till mixed. 
2. Add filling to dough. Pour strawberry rhubarb filling onto the dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
3. Fold edges. Gently fold the perimeters of the dough over, protecting about 2 inches of the filling, urgent gently to stick the folds.
4. Brush with egg wash. Brush egg wash over the uncovered dough edges. Sprinkle sugar over dough edges.
5. Bake and funky. Bake at 400 levels till crust is golden-brown and filling is effervescent, about 35-45 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for five minutes earlier than transferring the galette with parchment paper to a cooling rack. Gently pull parchment paper out from beneath whereas preserving the galette on the cooling rack. Let galette cool to room temperature, or at the very least for 2 hours.

Knowledgeable Ideas

1. Make sure you refrigerate dough forward of time for at the very least 30-60 minutes. Dough may be made as much as three days upfront.
2. Be sure that to switch rolled out dough onto parchment-lined baking sheet BEFORE piling with toppings. I’ve made that mistake earlier than and it’s actually laborious to switch to a baking sheet when it’s weighed down with filling.
3. Watch out to not roll the dough out too skinny. Galettes are supposed to be rustic – it’s okay if some juices escape the crust, however make sure the dough is thick sufficient to stop extra juices from leaking. 
4. For those who’re quick on time, you may also use store-bought pie crust.
5. Letting the galette cool to room temperature earlier than slicing will assist the juices set.

Storage and Preparation

Leftovers may be saved at room temperature for as much as 24 hours and in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3-4 days.

Dough may be made as much as three days upfront and saved within the fridge wrapped in plastic wrap. If refrigerated for greater than 60 minutes, let sit out at room temperature for 15-Half-hour earlier than utilizing.

Dough will also be saved within the freezer for as much as three months. If frozen, let dough defrost in a single day within the fridge earlier than utilizing.

Recipes That Pair Nicely

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Coconut Milk Strawberry Ice Cream

Dairy Free Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream

For extra strawberry inspiration, take a look at my different recipes under! 

Balsamic Roasted Strawberry Shortcake

Straightforward Strawberry Chia Jam

Mini Balsamic Strawberry and Cream Popsicles

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Smoothie

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This recipe was retested, reshot and revamped to deliver you essentially the most scrumptious (and most lovely) dish! The unique publish was printed June 2019. 

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