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banana galette recipe

Banana Galette with Almond Cream

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A rustic French tart featuring a flaky free-form pastry filled with sweet banana slices and rich almond cream (frangipane). This easy yet elegant dessert balances buttery crust, caramelized bananas, and nutty almond flavors — perfect for casual family dinners or special occasions.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories:

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pastry Dough:
  • cups 190g all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup 113g cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3-4 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Almond Cream Frangipane:
  • ½ cup 113g unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup 100g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup 100g almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the Banana Filling:
  • 3-4 medium ripe bananas firm but with some brown spots
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • For Assembly:
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water egg wash
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado or demerara sugar
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons apricot jam warmed (for glazing)

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter or fingertips
  • Fork
  • Plastic wrap
  • Medium bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Pastry Dough:
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces. Drizzle ice water and vanilla extract over the mixture, stirring gently until dough forms. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Create the Almond Cream:
  4. Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extracts, mixing well. Fold in almond flour, all-purpose flour, and salt until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready.
  5. Prepare the Banana Filling:
  6. Slice bananas into ¼-inch rounds. Toss with brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Let sit 5-10 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Assemble the Galette:
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread almond cream evenly over the center, leaving a 2-inch border. Arrange banana slices on top in overlapping layers.
  9. Fold and Bake:
  10. Fold dough edges over filling, pleating as needed. Brush dough with egg wash, sprinkle sliced almonds and turbinado sugar. Bake 35-40 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
  11. Finish and Serve:
  12. Cool for at least 15 minutes. Optionally brush with warmed apricot jam for shine. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
Almond flour can be replaced with hazelnut flour for a different nutty flavor.
Coconut sugar can replace brown sugar for a deeper caramel note.
Chill dough well for a flaky crust.
Avoid overripe bananas to prevent mushy filling.
Don’t overwork dough to keep it tender.
Leave a proper border to avoid filling leakage.
Use a single layer of bananas to prevent soggy crust.
Underbaking results in a pale crust; bake until golden.
Nutrition (per serving, 1/8 galette)
Calories: 385
Total Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 75mg
Sodium: 95mg
Total Carbohydrates: 40g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 20g
Protein: 6g

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