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Chocolate Cherry Galette

This stunning chocolate pastry features tangy cherries for a mildly sweet dessert.
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Pie Crust

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 3 to 5 tablespoons ice water

For the Cherry Pie Filling

  • 2 1/2 cups pitted cherries fresh or frozen, divided
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions
 

To make the Chocolate Pie Crust:

  • Place the flour, cocoa, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Stir in the olive oil, until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Add the butter slices, tossing to coat.
  • Stir in the water, a tablespoon at a time, just until the dough gathers itself into a ball.
  • On a lightly floured surface, pat or roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Fold it into thirds, like a letter.
  • Roll out again to a thickness of 1/2-inch.
  • Turn the dough 90 degrees and repeat two more times.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours minimum.

To make the Cherry Pie Filling:

  • Place half the cherries in a small pot, along with the water, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and jammy.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining cherries and almond extract. Let cool completely.

To assemble the Galette:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the Chocolate Pie Dough to a thickness of about 1/8-inch.
  • Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet, and place the Cherry Pie Filling in the center.
  • Fold the sides of the dough up and over the filling slightly, pleating as needed. Optional: brush the crust with egg white and sprinkle with about 1/4-cup of sliced almonds.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the crust is crisp and the fruit is slightly softened.
  • Cool completely before slicing.  Optional: dust with powdered sugar, for garnish.
Keyword cherry, dessert, galette, New Orleans pastry