Mini Berry Galettes

Mini Berry Galettes are the ultimate quick summer dessert! These rustic French free-form pies are easier to make than traditional pie, and bursting with juicy berries in a flaky, golden crust.

Over the years of baking and sharing desserts at gatherings, I’ve noticed one thing: fruit desserts always steal the show. They’re the most complimented, the most requested, and the first treats to disappear from the dessert table. I made these easy berry galettes recently and they were so well loved, I’ve already planned a repeat performance for a birthday party this month.

A galette is a rustic French free-form pie. Which means no pie plate, no crimped edges, just flaky pastry folded imperfectly around a sweet filling. The beauty of these mini galettes is how easy they are to make. You can have a taste of summer in all its rustic, tart berry glory in about 25 minutes – start to finish.

Start with Fresh Berries

You’ll need about two cups of your favorite berries. Blueberries and raspberries are what I chose. But blackberries or even diced strawberries will work, too. Toss them with sugar, lemon juice, a little cornstarch for thickening, and a splash of vanilla. It’s a simple filling that lets the fruit’s natural sweetness shine through.

Prep Your Pie Crust

Refrigerated pie crusts make these a breeze. You’ll need that contains two dough rounds. But if you’re a purist (like I often am!), feel free to roll out a batch of your favorite homemade double pie crust. My favorite all-butter double crust can be found in my post.

Use a /cutter, or simply turn a 5″ bowl upside down and cut around it with a small paring knife, to create perfect rounds. Re-roll the scraps as needed so you end up with 6 circles, ready for filling.

Top the Crust with Berries

Spoon the berry mixture right into the center of each dough round. The filling will look generous, and that’s exactly what gives these galettes their juicy, rustic charm.

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Pleat or Fold the Crust

Apply egg wash around the inside edge of the crust around the berries. This acts as an adhesive to hold the crust together. (See video for technique.) There’s no need to fuss over perfection here. Gently pleat the dough around the berries, or simply fold it inward to create a rustic edge. Both techniques make a pretty pie.

Sprinkle the Galettes with Coarse Sugar

Once shaped, brush the crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar like . It gives the galettes that irresistible bakery-style golden crunch.

Bake the Mini Galettes

Pop them into a hot oven at 425°F and bake until golden brown and bubbling, bout 15 minutes. Berry juices will 100% leak onto the pan; this is normal and expected. It’s all part of their rustic appeal.

If you ask me, mini berry galettes are a dream dessert for summer gatherings. Their individual size makes them perfect for parties. And there’s no slicing required! Their rustic beauty means they look pretty on a dessert table, yet they’re easy enough to whip up on a lazy afternoon. Serve them warm with ice cream at a backyard barbecue, or at room temperature for a bridal shower or tea party.

There’s just no beating the combination of fruit and pastry. Unless you add cheese to the mix, but that’s a different blog post altogether (one that’s definitely coming soon!).

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