Description
This cherry crostata, or galette, is a rustic and elegant dessert featuring the flavors of cherry pie enveloped in a flaky, buttery puff pastry crust, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness.
Ingredients
1/2 (17.3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed 1 pound cherries, pitted and halved 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large egg, beaten 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar, or to taste 1 tablespoon orange marmalade (optional)
Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll Out Pastry: Roll the thawed puff pastry sheet into a round shape on a floured surface and transfer it to the baking sheet.
Prepare Cherry Filling: Mix cherries, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, almond extract, and salt until well coated.
Fill Pastry: Spoon the cherry mixture onto the center of the pastry, leaving a border. Fold the edges of the crust around the filling.
Bake: Brush the pastry edges with egg wash, sprinkle with turbinado sugar, and bake until the cherries are tender and the crust is golden brown.