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Rustic Strawberry Basil Galette

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A golden, flaky tart featuring fresh strawberries and basil with a zesty brown sugar twist, perfect for a refreshing summer dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet of store-bought or homemade pie dough (about 9-inch diameter)
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 450 grams or 1 pound)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 egg, beaten (for brushing the crust)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar or turbinado sugar (optional, for sprinkling on crust edges)
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine sliced strawberries, chopped basil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, flour, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently to coat evenly and let sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pie dough to about a 12-inch circle with an even thickness of about 1/8 inch (3 mm). Transfer dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Spoon the strawberry mixture into the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border all around. Dot filling evenly with cold butter cubes.
  4. Carefully fold dough edges up and over the filling, pleating to create a rustic edge.
  5. Brush dough edges with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if using.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 30-35 minutes, rotating halfway through, until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
  7. Let galette cool on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Let the strawberry filling rest before baking to macerate and release juices. Tossing berries with flour thickens juices to prevent sogginess. If crust edges brown too quickly, tent with foil. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crust; for vegan, use dairy-free crust and plant-based milk for egg wash.

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Keywords: strawberry galette, basil dessert, summer dessert, rustic tart, brown sugar galette, easy dessert, flaky crust, fresh strawberries

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