This puff pastry peach galette combines flaky, buttery puff pastry, sweet, juicy peaches, a touch of lime, and a hint of rosemary. It is easy to make and perfect for summer.
What is a galette?
A galette is a rustic, free-form tart or pie made by folding pastry around fresh fruit. It is a stress-free, easy dessert that does not require a pie/tart tin. Naturally folded edges of the crust bring a charm to the galette.
Peach pastry puff galette recipe
I first discovered this peach galette recipe a few years ago on Valérie's beautiful French food blog. Originally created by Yotam Ottolenghi, it has since become my favorite summer dessert.
It is rustic yet impressive, and the perfect sweet ending to a BBQ or dinner party. It is easy to whip up, and it is loved by both kids and adults. This peach galette is pure sweet treasure.
Ingredients
For ingredients and detailed instructions, refer to the recipe card below.
- Limes - Use organic limes for zest and juice, or swap with lemon.
- Sugar - Use white granulated. You can also use brown or turbinado.
- Peaches - Opt for slightly under-ripe, unpeeled ones. Nectarines work too.
- Rosemary - 2 sprigs + ½ teaspoon leaves (yes, it is the key flavor!).
- Puff pastry - Use store-bought, butter-based puff pastry or make it your own. You can try this flaky all-butter galette crust or the versatile galette dough I used in my peach and blueberry galette.
- Butter - Use cold, unsalted butter.
- Whipping cream - Must be chilled for making firm whipped cream.
- Egg & cornflour - 1 large egg and a little cornflour for structure.
How to make a peach galette with puff pastry
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
In a large bowl, mix lime juice, sugar, lime zest strips, and rosemary sprigs. Add sliced peaches (about 10.5 oz. or 300 g), toss, and let them soak at room temperature for 40 minutes to 2 hours. Drain, discard rosemary and zest, and reserve the syrup (about 2 fl oz or 60 ml).
Roll puff pastry into a 10-inch (26 cm) circle, ½ cm thick. Transfer to the baking sheet. Arrange drained peaches in a single layer, leaving a 2-inch border.
Fold edges over the fruit, add butter cubes, brush pastry with beaten egg, and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk cornflour into reserved syrup, heat until thickened like honey, and pour over half-baked peaches. Sprinkle with rosemary leaves and bake another 15 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
Optionally, whip cream with sugar and lime zest and chill until serving. Consult a homemade whipped cream recipe for step-by-step, photographed explanations.
Expert Tips
- Dry the peaches: Pat the strained peaches with a paper towel to remove excess syrup. This keeps the puff pastry crisp and prevents sogginess.
- Leave a border: Make sure to leave some space around the peaches so you can easily fold the pastry edges over the fruit.
- Serve it up: Enjoy each slice on its own, or add a dollop of plain or lime-infused whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Make ahead: This peach galette can be made a day in advance. It tastes just as delicious the next day.
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Puff Pastry Peach Galette
This peach galette is made with flaky puff pastry, juicy peaches, a hint of lime, and a touch of rosemary. The perfect summer dessert.
- Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Tarts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
For the galette:
- 2 limes
- ¼ cup + 1 teaspoon (60 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large peaches
- 2 large sprigs of rosemary
- ½ teaspoon rosemary leaves
- 7 oz. (200 g) puff pastry
- 2 teaspoons (10 g) unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon cornflour
For the lime whipped cream (optional):
- ⅔ cup (155 g) whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
* If needed, please refer to Baking Conversion Charts.
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a rimmed baking sheet lined with a sheet of parchment paper.
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To toss peaches in a large bowl, mix lime juice made out of two limes, granulated sugar, 7 long strips made by peeling the lime skin, and rosemary sprigs. Add peaches, stoned, and cut into ½ cm-thick slices (about 10.5 oz. or 300 g net weight).
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Soak peaches in the lime and rosemary-infused syrup at room temperature for 40 minutes to 2 hours. Drain peaches with a colander over a small bowl, and discard the rosemary and lime peel. You should get about 2 fl. oz. (60 ml) of peach syrup. Set it aside and keep it for later.
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Roll out the puff pastry to a thickness of ⅕ inch/1/2 cm into a ten-inch/26 cm-wide circle using a rolling pin. Then place on a prepared baking sheet with parchment. Arrange strained peach wedges in a single layer on the bottom of the crust. Place them haphazardly or go around the circle like for an apple pie. Leave a clear 2-inch border all around the edge.
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Then fold these 5 cm edges of the dough over the peach slices, slightly covering the fruit. Place small butter cubes over fresh fruit. Brush the folds of the puff pastry all over with the beaten egg. Sprinkle sugar over the folds of the pastry and bake for 20 minutes. Watch out for the golden edge of the crust and the bubbling of the peach filling.
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While the galette is baking, whisk cornflour into the reserved peach syrup. Pour it into a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until it thickens (the consistency should resemble honey).
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Then pour this preparation over half-baked peaches. Sprinkle the rosemary leaves on top of the peaches. Bake the galette for the other 15 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
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To make the lime whipped cream, whisk whipping cream with sugar and lime zest, and refrigerate till serving. Take the galette out of the oven, and let it cool slightly. Serve it with lime-infused whipped cream on top.
Notes
- Dry the peaches: Pat the strained peaches with a paper towel to remove excess syrup. This keeps the puff pastry crisp and prevents sogginess.
- Leave a border: Make sure to leave some space around the peaches so you can easily fold the pastry edges over the fruit.
- Serve it up: Enjoy each slice on its own, or add a dollop of plain or lime-infused whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Make ahead: This peach galette can be made a day in advance. It tastes just as delicious the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 15.2 g
- Sodium: 103 mg
- Fat: 14.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
The nutritional information has been calculated using an online recipe nutrition calculator such as Verywellfit.com and is intended for informational purposes only. These figures should be used as a general guideline and not be construed as a guarantee.
The recipe was adapted from cestmafournee.com/. It was originally published on August 05, 2018. The recipe has been revised to include improved content and photos.
Beth says
This is so elegant! I can't wait to wow some party guest with this dish at my next house party!
Irina | Baking Like a Chef says
I agree with you that this rustic galette looks elegant. Enjoy yourself and spoil your guests!:)
Sharon says
This galette recipe is just the dessert I've been looking for this summer! Sweet peaches and tart lime with a buttery crust, it's perfection!
Patty at Spoonabilities says
This dessert looks seriously amazing! I never thought of adding rosemary to a dessert but this totally sounds SO good!
Irina | Baking Like a Chef says
Yes, this savory note of fresh rosemary makes the kitchen full of flavors and brings the dessert to heaven.
Sylvie says
This recipe has everything that i love: a buttery, crunchy pastry, delicious fruits, a pop of flavour from the lime, the smell from the rosemary,... I will dream about this galette tonight, and cannot wait to try it myself!
michelle says
This looks absolutely delicious. I love baking with fresh fruit and can't wait to try out this recipe!
Irina | Baking Like a Chef says
Thank you Michelle! Let us catch up summer fruit to make amazing desserts!
Caroline says
I love making galettes and the additional flavors in with the peaches here sound delicious.
Sapana says
I've been looking for a peach galette recipe so I can use up these fresh peaches sitting on my counter. This is definitely it! Love that you used fresh rosemary - so good!
Cindy @ A Uniquely Edible Magic says
This combination is so unique and refreshing! Love Yotam Ottolenghi's desserts.
Irina | Baking Like a Chef says
I agree with you, Cindy! I would like to visit his restaurant NOPI in London one day.
Natalie says
I love peach desserts! This galette looks and sounds so delicious - such a great summer treat ♥
Tatiana says
Oh my goodness ?. Thank you for this recipe Irina! This sounds SO GOOD! Something very unique and colorful. Need to try it out.
Irina | Baking Like a Chef says
I hope you will love the recipe Tatiana! Let me know how it turns out!
Alison says
Those peaches look divine! I love fresh and fruity desserts.
Kate says
Wow! This looks like the most perfect unique summer dessert recipe, can't wait to try it! Such a great idea.
Irina | Baking Like a Chef says
Thank you Kate! It is one of my favorite desserts during summertime. Enjoy!:)
SHANIKA says
I love making Galettes! They are so easy and delicious! But i'm especially loving the combo of peaches, rosemary, and lime in this recipe! Sounds so good!
cheflolaskitchen says
Have a bbq party coming up, surely trying this one!
Liz says
I've been obsessed with peaches lately. I can't get enough! This galette tart is the next thing on my list!
Irina | Baking Like a Chef says
WOW! I am happy to hear! You will love this peach galette! Guaranteed!
Josi says
What a delightful combo of flavors in this peach galette! Thank you for sharing such great instructions!
Irina | Baking Like a Chef says
Josi, this flavored galette is incredibly delicious! Yes, it is due to combination of flavors. You are right!
Veena Azmanov says
Awesome and delicious recipe and a must try one too.
Irina | Baking Like a Chef says
Thank you Veena! I hope this galette is in your list to make!:)
Laura | Wandercooks says
Mm I am a sucker for flaky pastry desserts and this galette not only looks delish but so easy too! I know our family is going to love this one at our next gathering!
Irina | Baking Like a Chef says
Laura, you might want to double the recipe in order to make one large or two regular galettes! One galette is never enough for our family of three!:) It is so GOOD!
Emily says
What a great idea to add rosemary this sounds so delicious!
Irina | Baking Like a Chef says
Emily, this unusual savory flavor brings such a wonderful note to the galette! Shortly, it is YUMMY!
Estelle says
Everything in this recipe sounds amazing! Totally craving peach galette now!
Irina says
Just make it! Thank you Estelle!
beverlee b lyons says
I am not sure that the temp is high enough. I have a new oven, checked the temp for accuracy, it took longer, didn't puff up as much as usual. I haven't eaten it yet, tho!
Irina says
Yes, sometimes you need to make adjustments with the baking time. Just this morning, I ordered an oven thermometer to make sure that I could bake confidently in friends' ovens. I hope that you enjoyed the recipe. 🙂
Margie says
This is so fresh and tangy. We had it with vanilla ice cream, yum! I baked it at 400 F for the last 10 mins after I added the sauce to prevent a soggy crust- and I also followed the tip about draining and drying the peaches when I first put them on. It worked! I was worried about rosemary, but wow it’s beautiful. High races from the family!
Irina says
Thank you very much for making the recipe and for your comment, Margie!!
Kenda says
This was easy to make and delicious! Brought to a small dinner party and everyone loved it. The addition of rosemary and lime really took it up a notch-gave it a savory quality! The whipped cream was yummy too with the lime zest added. Will be adding this to my peach recipe rotation!