Cherry Galette

A Cherry Galette is a rustic, free-form tart originating from France, featuring a flaky, buttery pastry crust folded over a juicy cherry filling. Unlike a traditional pie, it's intentionally imperfect, with the edges crimped by hand, making it a charming and accessible dessert.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the pastry's flour and butter, with a moderate amount of sugar. A typical serving provides a good source of quick energy and some dietary fiber from the fruit, with a calorie count roughly between 300-400 per slice.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	220 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin C	6 mg
Vitamin A	120 IU
Calcium	30 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Phosphorus	50 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Vitamin K	8 mcg

Per 1/6 of a 9-inch galette (about 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The galette's rustic, free-form nature celebrates imperfection, making it a beloved home-baking staple that requires no special pie dish. Nutritionally, using fresh cherries adds antioxidants like vitamin C and anthocyanins, offering a slight nutritional balance to the indulgent pastry.