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Strawberry Chocolate Galette

This heart-shaped galette uses fresh strawberries and a buttery chocolate dough for a decadent Valentine’s Day dessert.



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Normally, Valentine’s Day is my excuse to buy a cute outfit and order an overpriced cocktail or two at dinner. At six months pregnant, my outfit was an Old Navy maxi dress and flats with orthopedic soles, and I replaced my usual cocktails with an entire bread basket (that I did not share). I attempted to wear makeup, but my hot flashes made me look like I had just run a marathon in the desert even though it was the middle of February.  I was a literal hot mess, but it was my husband and I’s last Valentine’s Day as a family of two so I was determined to go out. 


I always equate Valentine’s Day with treats, and now that I was pregnant, dessert after dinner was an absolute given. We picked a Mexican restaurant which typically has a limited dessert menu, so I decided to make a little something for us to enjoy when we got home. 


What is a Galette? 


"Galette" is a very fancy-sounding name for what is essentially a lazy pie. You simply roll your dough out flat, add a filling, and fold the sides over to form a crust. You do everything freeform so it’s not meant to be neat or precise. I love this type of dessert because if it turns out wonky you can just say it’s meant to look rustic.


Chocolate and strawberries are a classic Valentine’s Day combination so I added cocoa powder to my traditional dough recipe and used chocolate ganache and fresh strawberries for the filling. You can prepare most of this recipe ahead of time so the day of you just have to assemble and bake. I love a little whimsy, so in honor of Valentine’s Day I made my galette heart-shaped, but you can keep it simple with a circle. It will taste delicious regardless of what shape it is!






What ingredients do I need to make a strawberry chocolate galette?


  • All-purpose flour

  • Unsweetened cocoa powder

  • Granulated sugar (50 grams)

  • Unsalted butter

  • Fresh strawberries

  • Milk chocolate

  • Heavy whipping cream

  • Kosher salt

  • Powdered sugar - optional

  • Vanilla ice cream- optional



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Can I substitute the strawberries with something else?


Raspberries, cherries, or a mix of berries would all make a delicious filling.



How many servings does this recipe make?


This recipe makes 4-6 servings, depending on how large you want your slices to be.



Can I make this recipe ahead of time?


You can make both the dough and the strawberries up to several days in advance. You can even make the ganache ahead of time and reheat it in 20-second increments in the microwave until it’s melted so that the day of, all you have to do is assemble and bake.



Why is my dough tacky?


If your dough gets too warm while you’re trying to shape it, it will become sticky and hard to work with. If this happens, simply put the galette in the fridge to let it firm up (about 20 minutes) and then continue.


Why do I have to let my strawberries sit in the fridge?


Coating the strawberries in sugar and then letting them sit is a process called "macerating." This is just a fancy-sounding word for extracting the excess water from the fruit so that it doesn't make your crust soggy.



What if I don't have cling wrap?


A great trick for keeping dough in place while you roll it out is to dampen a small towel and place it under a sheet of wax paper. Then add your ball of dough, top with another sheet of wax paper, and roll it out.



How do I make a heart-shaped galette?


After you roll your dough out into a circle, use a toothpick to lightly trace a heart, leaving a two-inch border of dough for folding over the filling. Then use a knife to cut away the excess dough before adding your filling.



What should I serve with a strawberry chocolate galette?


This galette tastes extra good with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream.



How do I make whipped cream from scratch?


This is so easy to do while your galette is baking! 


You need:


  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream

  • 2 Tbsp sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add all of the ingredients to a small mixing bowl and blend with a hand mixer on low speed, gradually increasing to high speed, until stiff peaks form (about three to five minutes).



How do I store leftovers?


Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days, but the crust will get soggy over time, so this is a dessert best eaten fresh.






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Ingredients:


For the dough:

For the filling:

  • 16 oz fresh strawberries

  • 3 Tbsp sugar


For topping (optional)

Directions:


  1. Cube your butter and add it to a medium bowl along with the rest of the dough ingredients

  2. Work everything together with your hands until it’s formed a ball of dough. Cover the bowl and let it chill in the fridge for 45 minutes up to overnight

  3. Slice your strawberries and add them to a medium bowl

  4. Add the sugar and stir until the strawberries are all coated in sugar. Cover and let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes or until the dough is ready

  5. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to bubble. Immediately remove from the heat and add the chocolate

  6. Without stirring, let the chocolate sit for about five minutes to melt and then stir until the chocolate and cream are well combined and set aside

  7. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees

  8. While the chocolate ganache is cooling, sandwich your ball of dough between two pieces of cling wrap (or use the washcloth trick) and roll the dough out to about a 12-inch circle that is ⅛ inch thick

  9. Transfer your crust to a large baking sheet

  10. Spread the ganache evenly over the dough, leaving a two-inch border

  11. Strain the strawberries and layer them over the ganache

  12. Fold the two-inch border of dough over your strawberries, fixing any cracks or holes as you go. If the dough becomes too warm to work with, simply place the galette in the fridge to firm up for about 20 minutes and then continue

  13. Bake your galette in the oven for 40 minutes, or until the juice from the strawberries has begun to bubble and the crust is firm

  14. Let it cool to room temperature

  15. If desired, dust the crust with powdered sugar and serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream


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