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Cherry Galette with Olive Oil Crust

Published: May 5, 2023 by Laura Yautz · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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Not only is pie less than heart healthy, but it can often be cumbersome and technically difficult if you're a more novice baker. This Cherry Galette is going to change ALL OF THAT! We whip up this whole wheat and almond crust in no time, with an equally quick filling using frozen cherries, and simply fold the dough over on itself to create an easy and delicious dessert. Did we mention it's healthy, too?!

Overhead shot of cherry galette with melted ice cream on top, and a serving utensil removing a slice.

Galettes are a traditional French dish, and can be made sweet or savory. They are essentially free-form pies, and I'm not sure why we aren't making them more often! They are so easy and work for virtually any occasion.

Unlike traditional galettes, though, our cherry galette is made with healthier ingredients, making this dessert lower in added sugar, sodium, and saturated fat, and higher in fiber!

I like to use it as a comforting end to meals like Sautéed Tempeh with Caramelized Onions and Grapes, or Zucchini Lasagna Rolls.

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  • Ingredients for Whole Wheat Galette Dough
  • Ingredients for Cherry Filling
  • Instructions
  • Substitutions
  • Variations
  • Equipment
  • Storage
  • Top tip
  • FAQ
  • Related
  • Pairing
  • 📖 Recipe

Ingredients for Whole Wheat Galette Dough

We all know pies aren't a very healthy thing to be eating a lot of. That's why I made this Cherry Galette heart healthy, with a whole wheat/almond combo crust, featuring olive oil instead of butter or shortening.

Ingredients for the dough.
  • Whole wheat pastry flour
  • Almond flour
  • Nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • Olive oil
  • Unsweetened applesauce
  • Salt

See recipe card for quantities.

Ingredients for Cherry Filling

Our filling is naturally sweet, thanks to those delicious frozen cherries, so we only need a touch of maple syrup there, and a few other things.

Ingredients for cherry galette filling.
  • Frozen sweet cherries
  • Lime zest and juice
  • Whole wheat pastry flour
  • 100% pure maple syrup

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

We start our recipe like a typical pie recipe, but it just keeps getting easier from there!

Dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.

Combine all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl

Wet ingredients in a glass liquid measuring cup.

Combine all the wet ingredients in another bowl

Wet ingredients poured into dry ingredients.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix with a fork until a dough forms

Mixed dough, formed into a disk, covered with plastic wrap.

Form the dough into a disk, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest while you make the filling

Ingredients for filling in a pot.

Add all the filling ingredients to a large sauce pan over medium heat.

Cherry filling in a pot.

Stir constantly, until the cherries thaw and release their juice, and the flour is completely incorporated with no lumps

Dough rolled out into a rough circle.

Roll out the dough, on some parchment paper, into a rough circle, about ⅙ inch thick, and 9-12 inches across

Cherry filling on the middle of the dough.

Use a slotted spoon to place the cherries in the middle of the dough, leaving 1 ½ - 2 inches around the edges

Edges of dough folded over the filling.

Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the cherry filling

Pour extra liquid from the pot into the galette.

Pour the extra cherry liquid into the galette now

Slide the galette on the parchment onto a baking sheet.

Gently slide the parchment paper with the galette onto a baking sheet

Galette fresh out of the oven.

Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the crust is nicely browned and the filling is bubbly

Hint: put your parchment paper on the counter, on top of a silicone baking mat to prevent it from sliding around while you're trying to roll out the dough:

Piece of parchment paper over a silicone baking mat, to prevent sliding when rolling out dough.

Substitutions

Looking for some modifications? Try one of these:

  • No added sugars - simply leave out the maple syrup
  • Vegan - use any plant based, unsweetened yogurt, instead of Greek yogurt
  • Olive oil - any other oil will work here, but be aware that palm oil and coconut oil are high in saturated fat, which is linked to heart disease. Consider grapeseed, avocado, or canola oil.
  • Nut free - you can use all whole wheat pastry flour instead of almond flour

Variations

There are endless variations on the galette, but here are some basic variations to this cherry galette recipe:

  • Extra almonds - before baking, sprinkle some sliced almonds and a few teaspoons of granulated sugar over the crust, or add a few drops of almond extract to the filling in the pot
  • Spiced filling - add a teaspoon of ground cardamom, cinnamon, or a dash of cloves to the filling
  • Other fruit - use any frozen berry instead of cherries (frozen strawberries will need to be thawed and sliced before you make the filling)

Try this 3-ingredient Cherry Almond Nice Cream if you love cherries!

Equipment

While you won't need a pastry cutter for this cherry galette recipe (cheers!), you will need a few basic tools for the job:

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large saucepan
  • Mixing spoons and a fork
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Cooling rack

If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a cylindrical bottle, can, or drinking glass, so long as it has straight, smooth sides.

Storage

The cherry galette will be alright at room temperature for 24 hours, but if it's going to be longer than that before you get to eat it, store it in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap.

It can be reheated before eating in a 350 degree F oven for about 10 minutes, if desired.

Cherry galette, with ice cream on top, and one slice removed.

Top tip

Make sure to add as little of the cherry juice as possible when you're spooning the filling onto the dough, until after you've folded up the edges. Otherwise, you're going to have a huge mess as the juice runs everywhere!

FAQ

Can I use fresh cherries for the galette?

Yes you can. You will need to halve, and pit all your cherries first, and then you can proceed with the recipe. You may find that there is a bit less liquid from the fresh cherries, so you can add a splash of apple juice or grape juice if you need.

Related

Looking for other heart healthy dessert recipes? Try these:

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Pairing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with a Cherry Galette:

  • Cast iron skillet with tempeh, caramelized onions, and grapes in it. Garnished with fresh rosemary.
    Sautéed Tempeh with Caramelized Onions and Grapes
  • Overhead image of a plate with 2 slices of cooked tofu over a bed of greens, with a side of shredded beet salad.
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  • Baking pan of lasagna rolls.
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  • Vegetable hash with chickpeas in a bowl with a salad to the side.
    Vegetable Hash with Chickpeas Skillet Dinner

📖 Recipe

Overhead shot of cherry galette with melted ice cream on top, and a serving utensil removing a slice.

Cherry Galette with Olive Oil Crust

Laura Yautz
This Cherry Galette features a whole wheat and almond crust with a quick filling made with frozen cherries. Did we mention it's healthy, too?!
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Prep Time 29 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 4 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, French
Servings 8
Calories 217 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the crust

  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
  • ½ cup Almond Flour
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ⅓ cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Unsweetened Applesauce

For the filling

  • 3 cups Frozen Cherries
  • ½ Lime zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoon Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
  • 2 tablespoon 100% Pure Maple Syrup

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400° F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours and salt.
  • In another bowl combine the yogurt, oil, and applesauce.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix until combined, but no more.
  • Form the dough into a disk, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rest while you prepare the filling.
  • Add all the filling ingredients to a medium saucepan and, and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Once the mixture is simmering and well combined, remove from heat and set aside (it’s okay if the cherries aren’t hot all the way through - just so they’re thawed).
  • Turn out the dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Tip: Place the parchment paper on top of a silicone baking mat to prevent it from sliding around while you roll out the dough.
  • Roll out the dough to a rough circle, about 9-12 inches in diameter (⅙ - ⅛ inch thick).
  • Use a slotted spoon to spoon the cherries onto the dough, stopping 1 ½ - 2 inches from the edge.
  • Carefully fold the edges of the dough up over the cherry filling, pressing together gently as you go.
  • Now you can pour some of the remaining cherry liquid from the pan into the galette. You may not use all of it.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
  • Cool completely before cutting. The filling will thicken as it cools.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.125recipeCalories: 217kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 27g (9%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 10g (15%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 0.5mgSodium: 78mg (3%)Potassium: 200mg (6%)Fiber: 4.2g (18%)Sugar: 11g (12%)Vitamin C: 4.5mg (5%)Calcium: 40mg (4%)Iron: 0.9mg (5%)

*Nutrition information is an estimate, and will change based on the brand and individual ingredients and amounts you use. This is provided for your convenience only.

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Overhead shot of cherry galette with melted ice cream on top, and a serving utensil removing a slice. Text overlay: Cherry Galette with olive oil crust.

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  1. Nilda Bergmann says

    August 19, 2023 at 10:34 pm

    5 stars
    Today is my husband's birthday. Instead of making him a cake which I would have regretted eating, I decided to make your Cherry Galette. It turned out pretty good. . . .And I just happened to have some left over Cherry Nice in the freezer to go with it. A nice guilt free dessert to enjoy.

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    • Laura Yautz says

      August 23, 2023 at 8:54 am

      That sounds divine! Happy birthday to your husband!

      Reply
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