Dessert for 4
Cherry Custard Galette
This rustic pastry wraps fresh cherries and vanilla custard, then bakes until the crust is crisp and the center is set.
Typical price
$11.55for 4 servings
$2.89 per serving$11.55 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
- 100 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $2.12Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Cherries$4.99/lb typical | 0.9 lb | $4.40Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.75 oz | $1.93Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.55 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 150 g salted butter cut into cubes
- 225 g plain flour plus extra for dusting (optional)
- 4 tbsp caster sugar plus extra for sprinkling (optional)
- 3 tbsp milk
- 400 g cherries halved and pitted
- 250 ml double cream
- 1 vanilla pod or 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 egg yolks
- 80 g caster sugar
- 2 tsp cornflour
Steps
- Mix the flour and 4 tablespoons sugar, cut in the cubed butter, and stir in the milk to form a dough.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it, and chill it for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 375 F and whisk the cream, vanilla, egg yolks, 80 grams sugar, and cornflour until smooth.
- Roll the dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface and place it on a baking sheet.
- Arrange the cherries in the center, pour the custard over them, and fold the pastry edge toward the filling.
- Sprinkle the pastry with the extra sugar and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden and set.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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