This post was created in partnership with the Cherry Marketing Institute. All opinions are our own. Chocolate and cherries are the perfect combination, no? Alex and I dreamed up this rustic cherry galette as a sweet treat for a celebration. A galette is a rustic pie: “rustic” meaning no pie plates or crimping needed. Instead, simply roll out the dough, spread on the filling, fold over the crust, and bake. (For a standard pie, here’s our homemade pie crust recipe.) And the flavor? It’s out of this world. Keep reading for the cherry galette recipe!
Making this cherry galette
Alex and I hadn’t made a galette in a while, and with this cherry galette I was reminded of how simple it is. Montmorency tart cherries make for a superb filling, combined with the sweetness of maple syrup, a bit of lemon for brightness, and just a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Drizzled with a bit of semi-sweet chocolate to finish, the star is our rye galette crust: flaky and lightly nutty from the rye flour. We tried out this cherry galette on some friends and it came off with rave reviews! They even saved a piece for their 7-year-old the next day. I received a text in the morning that the 7-year-old said it was “spectacular!” Which is the best compliment ever. (This also proves that you can eat leftovers of this cherry galette for breakfast.)
Tart cherries nutrition
The variety of cherries we’ve used here are called Montmorency tart cherries — they have a delicious tart flavor and are perfect for baking up into a cherry galette or cherry pie. Montmorency tart cherries have been linked to cardiovascular benefits. The tart cherry variety is not sold fresh since the fruits are very delicate when picked; instead, they’re sold year round in dried, frozen, canned, and juice forms. We used frozen cherries for this cherry galette. A good place to start to combat cardiovascular disease is eating more fruits and vegetables, especially deep-hued produce that’s packed with heart-healthy compounds. Typically, the darker the color, the better. Studies have shown that Montmorency tart cherries may help lower levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, reduce inflammation and improve belly fat – all factors specifically linked to heart disease risk. Pretty sweet! Read more about the potential heart-related benefits of Montmorency tart cherries here. More with tart cherries: Farro Salad with Feta & Cherries Other ways to enjoy tart cherries if you don’t have time to make a cherry galette: eating dried cherries by the handful, drinking cherry juice, or making this tart cherry chia jam. Let us know what you think of this cherry galette in the comments below!
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Amazing Gluten Free Chocolate CakeBliss Bites (Healthy No Bake Cookies)Chocolate Tahini No Bake Vegan CookiesEasy Bananas Foster RecipeChocolate Banana BreadGranola Instant Pot Apple CrispOrange & Fennel Upside Down Cornmeal Cake Poached Pears with Pecan Granola10 Fruit Desserts to Try Now
More cherry desserts
Outside of this cherry galette recipe, here are some more favorite cherry recipes on A Couple Cooks:
Chocolate Cherry Dessert BitesChocolate Cherry MilkshakesChocolate Cherry Quinoa BarkTriple Cherry Cheesecake + add a chocolate drizzle!
This cherry galette recipe is…
Vegetarian. 5 from 2 reviews
