Here is a recipe for a rustic but impressive dessert - puff pastry peach galette - that combines a buttery puff pastry, sweet peaches, the tangy note of lime, and a delightful flavor of rosemary. It is a must-make dessert during the summer months!
Follow my step-by-step photographed explanations, expert tips, and tricks to help you succeed with this incredibly yummy and delicious recipe.
It has been about two to three years since I discovered this peach galette recipe by "surfing" the Instagram page of Valérie, who runs a beautiful food blog in French.
Looking for a sweet dessert to finish a BBQ or dinner party? This rustic peach galette is your answer!
It is one of the best go-to treats during the busy entertaining summer months. It is not so fancy, but impressive and lovely!
And you cannot go wrong with this easy peach galette recipe! You can whip up a batch of the galette on a whim and serve it right from the oven. Both kids and adults adore it.
Yes, you need to make this galette! It is a delight, a feast in the mouth! But, of course, I am not even talking about the joy of the brain's pleasure center.
There is only one phrase to describe the galette: it is pure deliciousness!
A secret ingredient of puff pastry peach galette
If you look at the ingredients list, you will notice fresh rosemary is mostly used for savory dishes.
Still, you need to try this galette to understand how peaches and rosemary harmonize in the dessert.
This is an intriguing combination of the herb with summer fruit, but this match is heavenly delicious.
What is galette?
Galette is a rustic free form pie/tart folded around the edges and filled with fresh summer fruits.
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.
So, if you crave a fruit pie or tart but do not want to be stressed out, the galette is a perfect option for you.
Why you should try this recipe
- Making the galette is a breeze thanks to store-bought puff pastry.
- The use of other seasonal stone fruits, such as nectarines and apricots, gives you room for improvisation and creativity.
- Sweet peaches are tossed in the lime and rosemary-infused syrup that lets the flavors intensify and perfume peaches.
- Brushing with egg wash and a sprinkle of caster sugar on the folds, complete the look and add crunch with golden color to the galette.
Ingredients
Get a quick overview of the necessary ingredients. For precise measurements and instructions, refer to the recipe card below. Also, discover the essential baking tools I rely on for daily baking.
- Limes: Use untreated organic limes to make the galette. To make the zest, use a special zester grater. Replace lime juice with lemon juice if desired.
- Sugar: The recipe calls for regular granulated white sugar. Replace it with brown sugar or turbinado sugar if preferred.
- Peaches: Use under-ripe fresh peaches (not ripe peaches) that will soften during baking.
You do not need to peel the peaches. Instead, replace them with nectarines that work equally well.
- Rosemary: You will need two large sprigs and ½ teaspoon of rosemary leaves. This ingredient is the star of the galette!
- Puff pastry: Use a store-bought butter-based puff pastry.
- Butter: The recipe calls for cold unsalted butter - no need to soften it.
- Whipping cream: To make firm whipped cream use cold whipping cream.
- Large whole egg, cornflour.
Galette crust variations
- Use a store-bought puff pastry to make this peach galette and save time!
- Go for your own puff pastry crust - homemade puff pastry if you are up to it.
- Opt for a three-ingredient homemade pie crust recipe (water, butter, flour) and the most comprehensive guide to making a flaky all-butter galette crust.
- Try this all-purpose galette dough from peach and blueberry galette.
- Follow a recipe from the Kitchn and add ground white cornmeal to the galette dough.
How to make puff pastry peach galette
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F/180 degrees C. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet lined with a sheet of parchment paper.
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. (300 g) net weight).
Soak peaches in the lime and rosemary-infused syrup at room temperature for 40 minutes to 2 hours (photo 1).
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 aside and keep it for later.
Roll out the puff pastry under ⅕ inches/1/2 cm think 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 (photo 2).
Leave a clear 2-inch border all around the edge. Then fold these 5 cm edges of the dough over 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 (photo 3).
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.
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 has to look like honey).
Then pour this preparation over half-baked peaches. Finally, 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 (photo 4).
To make the lime whipped cream, whisk whipping cream with sugar and lime zest, and refrigerate till serving (photo 5).
Pro tip: Consult a homemade whipped cream recipe for step-by-step photographed explanations, helpful tips, and tricks.
Take the galette out of the oven, and let it cool slightly. Then, serve it with the lime-infused whipped cream on top (photo 6).
Expert Tips
- Dry the strained peaches on a paper towel. It will prevent the puff pastry from undercooking because of the excess peach syrup.
- Leave a border around peaches to easily wrap the edges around the fruit.
Recipe FAQ
Transfer the baked galette to a pie plate and slice it up like a pie. Serve each slice alone or accompany a dollop of plain or lime-infused whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Yes, you can make this peach galette one day ahead. It is tasty the next day!
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Recipe card
Puff Pastry Peach Galette
Here is a recipe for a beautiful rustic dessert - puff pastry peach galette - that combines a buttery puff pastry, sweet peaches, the tangy note of lime, and the delightful flavor of rosemary. It is a must-make dessert during the summer months!
- 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:
- 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 degrees F/180 degrees 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. (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 aside and keep it for later.
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Roll out the puff pastry under ⅕ inches/1/2 cm think 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 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 has to look like 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 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 strained peaches on a paper towel. It will prevent the puff pastry from undercooking because of the excess peach syrup.
- Leave a border around peaches to easily wrap the edges around the fruit.
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
Keywords: peach galette, puff pastry peach galette, easy peach galette, puff pastry galette
Follow my step-by-step photographed explanations, expert tips, and tricks to help you succeed with this incredibly yummy and delicious recipe.
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 https://www.cestmafournee.com/. It was originally published on August 05, 2018. The recipe has been revised to include improved content and photos. All posted pictures are mine.
Beth says
This is so elegant! I can't wait to wow some party guest with this dish at my next house party!
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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!
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Patty at Spoonabilities says
This dessert looks seriously amazing! I never thought of adding rosemary to a dessert but this totally sounds SO good!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Cindy @ A Uniquely Edible Magic says
This combination is so unique and refreshing! Love Yotam Ottolenghi's desserts.
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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 ♥
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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.
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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.
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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!
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cheflolaskitchen says
Have a bbq party coming up, surely trying this one!
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Liz says
I've been obsessed with peaches lately. I can't get enough! This galette tart is the next thing on my list!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Irina says
Thank you very much for making the recipe and for your comment, Margie!!