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Perfect Rustic Fig Galette Recipe with Easy Creamy Almond Filling

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A simple yet elegant rustic fig galette featuring a flaky crust and a smooth, creamy almond filling, perfect for seasonal gatherings and comforting desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into cubes
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
  • ¾ cup (75 g) ground almonds (almond meal), finely ground
  • ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons (43 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • About 8 medium fresh figs, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar or turbinado sugar
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and cut into the flour using a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  2. Drizzle 3 tablespoons ice water over mixture and stir gently until dough starts to come together. Add up to 1 more tablespoon if too dry. Gather dough into a ball, flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. While dough chills, combine ground almonds, powdered sugar, softened butter, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Roll chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer dough to baking sheet.
  6. Spread almond filling evenly over dough, leaving a 2-inch border around edges. Arrange sliced figs on top, overlapping slightly. Drizzle figs with honey.
  7. Fold edges of dough over filling, pleating as needed. Brush crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until crust is golden brown and figs are tender. If crust browns too fast, cover edges with foil halfway through baking.
  9. Let galette cool on baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Keep butter and water cold to prevent greasy crust. Chill dough for tender crust. Use ripe but firm figs to avoid soggy crust. Brush crust twice with egg wash for best golden color. If almond filling is too runny, chill before spreading. Tent crust with foil if browning too fast.

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