Cherry cream cheese galette is a delightful dessert that combines the best of both worlds: a flaky, buttery pastry and a rich, creamy filling, all topped with sweet, juicy cherries. This rustic dessert is perfect for summer, when cherries are at their peak, offering a fresh and vibrant twist on traditional pies. Whether served for a casual weeknight treat or as a stunning centerpiece for a gathering, this galette is both easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
The galette dough is simple yet irresistible, made with cold butter and just the right amount of flour to create a tender, golden crust. Unlike a traditional pie, a galette has a free-form shape that makes it easier to assemble, adding to its charm. The dough is rolled out into a circle and then folded up around the edges, creating a rustic look while still holding in the creamy filling and juicy cherries.
The filling starts with a creamy base of cream cheese, lightly sweetened with sugar and flavored with vanilla. This smooth and tangy cream cheese layer serves as the perfect backdrop for the star of the show—fresh cherries. Pitted and halved, the cherries are spread over the cream cheese filling, their sweetness complementing the tangy richness of the cream cheese.
Once baked, the galette develops a crispy, golden crust, and the cherries soften into a jammy, flavorful topping. The cream cheese filling stays perfectly creamy, providing a balance to the sweetness of the cherries. For an extra touch of elegance, you can dust the galette with powdered sugar before serving or drizzle it with a bit of honey for added sweetness.
Cherry cream cheese galette is best served warm or at room temperature, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. With its irresistible combination of creamy, sweet, and tangy flavors, this galette is sure to become a new favorite in your summer baking repertoire.
Ingredients
- 1 unit pie crust store-bought or homemade
- 2 cups cherries pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for cherries
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch to thicken the cherry filling
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for cream cheese filling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
- Roll out the pie crust on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a bowl, combine cherries, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the center of the pie crust, leaving a border around the edges.
- Place the cherry mixture on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Fold the edges of the pie crust over the filling, pleating as necessary.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
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Why do you put cream cheese in fruit desserts? Seems weird to me. I’ll stick to just cherries next time.
This galette turned out amazing! The cream cheese adds such a nice touch. Definitely making it again!
So glad you loved it! The cream cheese really does make a difference. What fruits do you think I could use instead of cherries?
Eh, it was fine. Not the best thing I’ve ever eaten ☹️
Super yummy! I added some cinnamon and it was delicious. Thanks for sharing this!
Cinnamon sounds great! I’ll try that next time! Thanks for the tip!
I tried this recipe and it was ok, but the dough was really hard to roll out. Maybe I did something wrong?
I was skeptical about the cream cheese, but it actually works well with the cherries! Who knew?
I was surprised too! Cherry and cream cheese is a match made in heaven! 🍒🧀
Really? Cream cheese in dessert? Sounds weird to me. 🤔