Spicy Peach Galette with Pistachio Crunch
A delicious summer dessert featuring sweet peaches, a hint of spice, and a crunchy pistachio topping, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Ingredients
Pastry and Assembly
- 1 sheet puff pastry Chilled for best results.
- 1 egg egg (for egg wash) For a golden finish.
- optional to taste turbinado sugar For the crust edge.
Filling
- 3 pieces ripe peaches, thinly sliced Look for peaches that yield slightly to pressure.
- 1 tbsp cornstarch Absorbs excess juices.
- 2 tbsp brown sugar Adds richness.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Infuses sweetness.
- 1/2 piece lemon (zest) Brightens flavors.
- 3 tbsp honey Nature’s sweetener.
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes Adds warmth.
- pinch salt Balances flavors.
- 3 tbsp crushed pistachios Adds crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Roll out your chilled puff pastry onto a sheet of parchment paper, ensuring it remains cold. Score a border of about 1 inch from the edge.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced peaches, cornstarch, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Toss gently.
Assembly and Baking
- Layer the peach slices inside the scored border of the pastry, overlapping for a floral pattern.
- Warm honey gently with red chili flakes in a small saucepan. Drizzle half over the arranged peaches.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with egg wash and optionally sprinkle turbinado sugar. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25–30 minutes.
- Once out of the oven, drizzle remaining hot honey over peaches and scatter crushed pistachios. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.