Cherry and Almond Galette
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- Pate Sucree (page 333; do not divide into 2 disks)
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup whole raw almonds, toasted (see page 343) and cooled
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 pounds (about 4 1/2 cups) sweet cherries, such as Bing, pitted
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg yolk, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream, for egg wash
- On a lightly floured piece of parchment, roll out dough to a 16-inch-long oval, 1/4 inch thick.
- Transfer dough and parchment to a rimmed baking sheet.
- Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
- In a food processor, pulse 1/4 cup sugar, the almonds, nutmeg, and salt until almonds are finely ground.
- Gently toss mixture with cherries.
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Spoon cherry mixture over dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
- Dot with butter.
- Fold in edges, pressing gently.
- Refrigerate or freeze until firm, 30 minutes.
- Whisk egg yolk with cream; brush over edges of tart.
- Sprinkle entire surface of tart with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
- Bake until golden, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely.
flour, sugar, almonds, freshly grated nutmeg, salt, sweet cherries, cold unsalted butter, egg yolk, heavy cream
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cherry-and-almond-galette-389677 (may not work)