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Strawberry Black Pepper Galette with Mascarpone Snow

A delicious galette combining fresh strawberries with a touch of black pepper, topped with a creamy mascarpone snow, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Summer
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour For the dough
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter, ice cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 3 tbsp ice cold water
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 tsp fine sea salt
For the filling
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 0.33 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cracked black peppercorns
  • 0.25 tsp fine sea salt
For the topping
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp turbinado sugar
  • 0.5 tsp cracked black pepper
For the mascarpone snow
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 0.33 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
Garnish
  • to taste fresh basil leaves
  • to taste tiny edible white flower petals
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • to taste flaky sea salt

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Mix in the egg yolk, ice water, and vinegar.
  4. Press the mixture into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for one hour.
Mascarpone Snow Preparation
  1. Blend mascarpone with powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until creamy.
  2. Freeze the mixture for about four hours.
Filling Preparation
  1. Toss the strawberries with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, cracked black pepper, and salt.
Galette Assembly
  1. Roll out the chilled dough into a 14-inch circle.
  2. Pour the strawberry filling into the center, leaving a three-inch border.
  3. Fold and pleat the dough over the filling.
  4. Brush the crust with beaten egg and cream, and sprinkle with turbinado sugar and cracked pepper.
Baking
  1. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for about 45 minutes until golden.
  2. Let cool for ten minutes.
  3. Top with mascarpone snow and garnish before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days, best served warm. Optional to use fresh herbs or edible flowers for garnish.