Chocolate Cherry Galette

This luscious chocolate cherry galette is what your tastebuds dream about at night! It has perfectly sweetened cherries, chocolate pie crust, and an explosion of flavor! 10 ingredients + 20 minutes prep, make this the ideal dessert and soon to be favorite galette recipe. 

In this blog post, I will answer questions like, “What is a galette?” and “Can I freeze a galette?” Plus, I will give you easy to follow directions with photos and a video so you can be enjoying your own fruit galette soon!

Can’t get enough of this chocolate cherry galette? You should taste my almond peach galette recipe. It’s so delicious!

Why This Chocolate Cherry Galette Works:

• It has the ultimate delicious chocolate pie crust. 
• You only need 20 minutes for prep time.
• 10 ingredients are all you need to make this galette recipe. 
• This fruit galette is super easy to make. 
• Your friends and family will be impressed and beg you for the recipe. 

How To Make Chocolate Cherry Galette

FIRST STEP: Place flour, cocoa, sugar, salt, and butter in a food processor and pulse for a few seconds. Pea-sized butter flakes should be still visible. Add one tablespoon milk and water after another and pulse for 1-2 times after every tablespoon. 

SECOND STEP: Form pie crust into a disc without kneading. Wrap in plastic foil tightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour up to 2 days.

THIRD STEP: In a large mixing bowl, stir cherries, sugar, and cornstarch to combine. Set aside.

FOURTH STEP: Preheat oven to 425°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

FIFTH STEP: Roll out dough into a 1/8 inch (0.4cm) thick circle and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. 

SIXTH STEP: Sprinkle the pie crust with chocolate, leaving 2-3 inch space around the edges. 

SEVENTH STEP: Spoon cherries with very little liquid on top of the chocolate. 

EIGHTH STEP: Fold edges over cherries and press gently to seal the edges. Brush edges with egg white, and sprinkle with brown sugar. Cut butter into small flakes and add on top of the cherries. Bake for about 25-27 minutes allow cooling at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Bakers Tips

• Use really cold butter for the pie crust. 
• When you use dark cherries, the flavor is much sweeter and more appealing. 
• Serve with a spoonful of Nutella, ice cream or whipped topping for an extra treat. 

Substitutions

Consider substituting the cherries for other fruits if you wish. It’s important to note you can completely replace the cherries with something else or only a portion, but don’t use more than 1 pound of fruit total. Here are some flavors to try when making this galette recipe:

• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Oranges
• Raspberries
• Pears

How To Add Additional Flavors To The Chocolate Cherry Galette

• Slivered almonds 1/2 cup (50g) 
• Crushed pecans 1/2 cup (62.5g) 
• White chocolate chips 1/2 cup (87.5g) 

Frequently Asked Questions And Answers

What Is A Galette?

A galette is known in French Cuisine as a flat cake. There are sweet and savory versions of a galette, and both are fantastic. The intention of a galette is that is freeform, and the edges do not have to be perfect. This look adds to the elegance of the galette recipe. 

What Is The Difference Between A Galette And A Tart?

The main difference between a galette and tart is the manner it is baked. A tart uses a special tart pan when baking, and a galette is hand-rolled and pressed together. Usually, a tart has a crust that is made of cookies or graham crackers, and a galette is a more flakey pie crust or a cakey combination. 

Can I Make Mini Galettes?

Yes, you can absolutely make mini galettes if you want to. You would need to follow the same process only break the dough into 4-6 miniature dough balls. Then complete the process the same way as a large one.

This is great for barbecues, weddings, or showers! Your guests will go wild over them. 

How Long Does Fruit Galette Last And How To Store It?

This cherry galette will last up to 3 days in the refrigerator. After it has cooled, tightly cover it in plastic wrap or tin foil then place in an airtight container. Then you can put it in the fridge. 

When you are ready to serve, you can eat it cold or warm it up in the microwave for a few seconds (15-20) until it’s warm. You can also pop it in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes if you want it hot. 

Can Chocolate Cherry Galette Be Frozen?

Yes, you can freeze this fruit galette with chocolate pie crust. Make sure it is tightly wrapped up, so it’s not exposed to the elements of the freezer or other food. I recommend wrapping it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil for best results.

For added protection, put it in a large freezer bag or another storage container. It will last up to 3 months in the freezer. To thaw, place it in the fridge overnight then it will be ready to serve. 

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Chocolate Cherry Galette Recipe

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Chill Time

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 45 mins

 

This luscious chocolate cherry galette is what your tastebuds dream about at night! It has perfectly sweetened cherries, chocolate pie crust, and an explosion of flavor! 10 ingredients + 20 minutes prep, make this the ideal dessert and soon to be favorite galette recipe. 

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate cherry galette, chocolate cherry galette recipe, how to make galette

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 225 kcal

Author: Sabine Venier

Ingredients

Chocolate pie crust

• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (200g)
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (11g)
• 4 tbsp granulated white sugar (50g)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 5/8 cup unsalted butter, cold (141g)
• 3 tbsp milk, cold (45ml)
• 3 tbsp water, cold (45ml)
• 1 egg white
• 1 tbsp light or dark brown sugar

Chocolate cherry filling

• 1 lbs cherries, pitted and halved (450g)
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (50g)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 cup high-quality milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped (85g)
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Place flour, cocoa, sugar, salt, and butter in a food processor and pulse for a few seconds. Pea-sized butter flakes should be still visible. Add one tablespoon milk and water after another and pulse for 1-2 times after every tablespoon. Form pie crust into a disc without kneading. Wrap in plastic foil tightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour up to 2 days.

2. Preheat oven to 425°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, stir cherries, sugar, and cornstarch to combine. Set aside.

4. Roll out dough into a 1/8 inch (0.4cm) thick circle and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the pie crust with chocolate, leaving 2-3 inch space around the edges. Spoon cherries with very little liquid on top of the chocolate. Fold edges over cherries and press gently to seal the edges. Brush edges with egg white, and sprinkle with brown sugar. Cut butter into small flakes and add on top of the cherries. Bake for about 25-27 minutes. Allow cooling at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Recipe Video

 

Notes

SUBSTITUTIONS

 

Consider substituting the cherries for other fruits if you wish. It's important to note you can completely replace the cherries with something else or only a portion, but don't use more than 1 pound of fruit total. Here are some flavors to try when making this galette recipe:

 

• Strawberries

• Blueberries

• Oranges

• Raspberries

• Pears

 

Add Additional Flavors To The Chocolate Cherry Galette like...

 

• Slivered almonds 1/2 cup (50g) 

• Crushed pecans1/2 cup (62.5g) 

• White chocolate chips 1/2 cup (87.5g) 

 

Recommendations

 

• Use really cold butter for the pie crust. 

• When you use dark cherries, the flavor is much sweeter and more appealing. 

• Serve with a spoonful of Nutella, ice cream or whipped topping for an extra treat. 

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Cherry Galette Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 6g30%

Cholesterol 28mg9%

Sodium 149mg6%

Potassium 131mg4%

Carbohydrates 30g10%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 14g16%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 355IU7%

Vitamin C 2.6mg3%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 1.1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.