A simple, seasonal dessert that feels like summer gathered up in a fold of pastry.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

There’s something about a rustic galette that just feels like home. Maybe it’s the way the edges crimp and curl as if they’re giving the fruit a gentle hug. Maybe it’s how the filling bubbles up in imperfect, beautiful ways. Or maybe it’s because it doesn’t ask you to be fancy—just present.

This Rustic Berry Galette is one of those recipes I come back to every summer. It’s unfussy but lovely, deeply flavorful but simple to make. You don’t need a special pan or mixer or any picture-perfect skills. Just a handful of sweet berries, a buttery homemade crust, and a quiet hour in the kitchen.

Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or cold with coffee the next morning. It’s as welcome on a picnic blanket as it is at a dinner table shared with friends.

Rustic Berry Galette with Buttery Crust

Allie

A simple, seasonal dessert that feels like summer gathered up in a fold of pastry.

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Prep Time 50

Cook Time 45

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Servings 1 Galette

Ingredients

For the Buttery Crust

1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 tsp Sugar
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
10 Tbsp Cold Unsalted Butter Cubed
3-4 Tbsp Ice Water

For the Berry Filling

2.5 cups Mixed Berries Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Strawberries
1/3 cup Sugar Use less if your berries are very sweet
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
2 tsp Lemon Zest
1.5 Tbsp Corn Starch
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 Pinch Salt

For Assembly

1 Egg For egg wash
1 Tbsp Milk or Cream
Coarse Sugar for Sprinkling Optional

Instructions

Make the Crust

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it in until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
Drizzle in the ice water, starting with 3 tablespoons, mixing just until the dough begins to come together. Add a bit more water if needed.
Form the dough into a disk, wrap in parchment or plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the Filling

While the crust chills, mix your berries, sugar, lemon juice + zest, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt in a bowl. Gently stir to coat. Let it sit while the dough finishes chilling—this helps the juices start to release and meld.

Assemble the Galette

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).On a lightly floured surface (or parchment), roll out the chilled dough into a rough 12-inch circle. It doesn’t need to be perfect—that’s the charm!
Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Spoon the berry mixture into the center, leaving about 2 inches of border. Fold the edges of the dough up over the fruit, pleating as you go.
Whisk the egg with the milk or cream and brush it over the crust. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if you’d like a little sparkle and crunch

Bake

Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the crust is golden and the fruit is bubbling. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm, room temp, or cold—whatever the moment calls for.

Notes

Useful Swaps + Add-Ons

Use what you have:

No fresh berries? Use frozen! Just don’t thaw them before mixing.
No cornstarch? Arrowroot powder or tapioca starch work just as well.
Gluten-free? Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for the crust.
Vegan? Sub the butter for a plant-based butter, and skip the egg wash or use non-dairy milk instead.

Make it your own:

Add fresh basil or thyme to the berry mix for a herbaceous twist.
Swap berries for stone fruit (peaches, plums, nectarines) in late summer.
Add a layer of cream cheese or mascarpone under the berries for richness.
Sprinkle chopped nuts or rolled oats on the crust for texture.

How to Store Leftovers

If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, here’s how to keep your galette cozy:

Room temp: Store covered on the counter for up to 1 day.
Fridge: Keep in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
Reheat: Warm slices in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes to crisp the crust again.
Freeze: You can freeze the baked galette (or just the dough) for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the oven.

Keyword Berry Galette, Galette

Why This Galette Belongs on Your Summer Table

There’s a quiet magic in gathering what’s fresh and turning it into something comforting. A rustic berry galette isn’t a showstopper in the traditional sense—but it is the kind of dessert that makes people pause, smile, and say “this tastes like summer.”

It’s imperfect and honest. A little wild around the edges. And always, always welcome.

If you like this recipe, check out my Garden Fresh Zucchini Muffins or The Best Ever Cinnamon Rolls.

Rustic Berry Galette with a Buttery Crust

Why You’ll Love This Recipe