Fresh Strawberry Frangipane Galette (Printable)

A rustic tart combining fresh strawberries with almond frangipane in a crisp, golden pastry crust.

# What Goes In:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
05 - 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water

→ Frangipane

06 - 1/2 cup almond flour
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional
12 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberry Filling

13 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
14 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
15 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
16 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Assembly

17 - 1 tablespoon milk or cream for brushing
18 - 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough just comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, cream together almond flour, sugar, softened butter, egg, vanilla extract, almond extract if using, and salt until smooth and well combined.
03 - Toss sliced strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a bowl. Let sit at room temperature until juices release.
04 - Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
05 - On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled pastry into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
06 - Distribute frangipane evenly over pastry center, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges.
07 - Distribute macerated strawberries and their juices over the frangipane layer.
08 - Fold pastry edges over the filling, creating pleats as needed. Brush pastry with milk or cream and sprinkle generously with coarse sugar.
09 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until crust is golden brown and filling is visibly bubbling at edges.
10 - Allow galette to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your pastry doesn't have to be perfect because imperfect is exactly the point of a galette.
  • Fresh strawberries and ground almonds taste like spring decided to show up on a plate.
  • Forty minutes from oven to table means you can pull this off on a Tuesday and still feel like a proper baker.
02 -
  • Cornstarch in the strawberry filling is non-negotiable if you want a crisp pastry crust and not a soaked, soggy disappointment.
  • Keep your butter cold throughout the process—this is what separates a flaky galette from dense pastry that might as well be bread.
03 -
  • If your dough keeps shrinking when you try to roll it out, let it rest on the counter for fifteen minutes between attempts—it just needs time to relax.
  • The coarse sugar on top does more than look pretty; it adds a subtle crunch that regular granulated sugar can't deliver, and it's worth tracking down.
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