Heart-Shaped Strawberry Galette

5 from 1 vote

Heart-Shaped Strawberry Galette

Indulge in this scrumptious Heart-Shaped Strawberry Galette for Valentine’s Day! Juicy strawberries are coated in a homemade glaze and baked in a flaky, heart-shaped shortcrust pastry. Top it with ice cream and honey for a heavenly dessert.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat

Cuisine: Appetizer, Dessert

Servings: people

Calories: 768kcal

Author: Jen Sim

Equipment

1 baking tray
Parchment paper
1 mixing bowl

Ingredients

1 shortcrust pastry sheet readymade
1.5 cups of strawberries chopped
2 teaspoon of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of sugar
1 tablespoon of cornstarch
1 egg + 1 tablespoon of water

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400F/200C/180C Fan/Gas 6 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll the shortcrust pastry and fashion it into a heart shape.
Destem, wash, and pat dry the strawberries.
In a bowl, combine the prepared strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir until well mixed.
Place the heart-shaped pastry on the lined baking tray. Add the strawberry filling, leaving a half-inch border for folding.
Beat one egg with a tablespoon of water and brush this mixture onto the pastry crust.
Sprinkle sugar over the crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
Serve the Strawberry Galette with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of honey for a luscious dessert.

Notes

Filling: Once you’ve mixed in the lemon juice, cornstarch, and sugar, give the filling a taste. If the strawberries lean towards the sour side, you might need to add extra sugar. For those who enjoy a more tart filling, a bit more lemon juice could be the answer.
Lemon: If a lemon isn’t available or if you’re looking for a twist in flavor, lime juice makes a great substitute. For an added citrus kick, try grating some lemon zest over the galette before serving.
Pastry: If you’re looking for an alternative to shortcrust pastry, ready-made puff pastry is a great option. It brings a slightly different texture and an extra flaky layer to your galette. Do remember that the baking time and temperature might need to be adjusted based on the type of pastry used, so always check the package instructions.

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