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A warm golden brown cranberry galette is ideal for any occasion, from Christmas or Thanksgiving to a special event like someone’s birthday. Cranberries offer a bold, tart taste and this cranberry raspberry galette also boasts orange, cream, cranberries, and raspberries for a wonderful result. You can use fresh or frozen berries and any type of pie crust you prefer.
Cranberry galette is sweet and fruity with a slight tart flavor from the cranberries. Equally delicious served at room temperature or chilled, it’s a delicious treat.
Also try cranberry fluff, cranberry jello salad, cranberry tartlets, white chocolate cranberry cupcakes or this brie cranberry bites appetizer.
Why You’ll Love It
Super-easy: Galettes in the bakery or store might look fancy but they’re really easy to make yourself, and you need very few ingredients to do so – just pie crust, fruit, sugar, and cream.
Full of flavor: The sweet raspberries, tart cranberries, kiss of orange, cream, and crisp pie crust combine harmoniously to make this tasty cranberry galette. Flavor is definitely not lacking here!
An authentic French dish: The word “galette” comes from “gale”, a Norman word referring to a flat pastry or cake, and this tasty treat has a sweet or savory filling. So, if you want to add some “ooh la la” to mealtimes, serve this crisp pastry crust filled with juicy fruit!
Christmas Galette with Cranberries Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Pie crust: A must-have for making this rustic cranberry galette; you can use readymade or homemade pie dough. I used a Tenderflake frozen pie crust. I removed it from it’s baking tin and allowed it to thaw on a flat surface to get a perfectly round pie crust.
Berries: You need cranberries and raspberries, either fresh or frozen.
Orange zest: Adds a fruity, zesty taste.
Granulated sugar: For sweetness.
Heavy cream: To brush on the pastry before baking.
Sugared cranberries and fresh mint: Optional toppings for the galette.
How to Make a Cranberry Galette
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Combine the fruit: Toss the cranberries and raspberries with the orange zest and some granulated sugar and salt in a medium bowl.
Prepare the crust: Roll out the pastry dough and add the fruit filling leaving a border all around the outside.
Finish assembling the galette: Fold the dough over the filling, leaving the middle part exposed, and fold or pleat the edges of the galette crust.
Bake the galette: Cook the cranberry galette on a parchment paper lined baking sheet in the oven until it’s golden brown.
The finishing touches: When the cranberry galette is cool, add sugared cranberries on top and some fresh mint leaves too if you like.
Substitutions and Variations
Berries: You can either use frozen or fresh cranberries, and the same applies to the raspberries. Feel free to swap the raspberries for blackberries if you like.
Adjust the sweetness: You can adjust how much sugar you use depending how sweet you want it.
Optional add-ins: Add a little cream cheese to the filling for some creamy tang or add a splash of lemon or orange juice.
Serving Suggestions
For breakfast or brunch: Cranberry galette makes a worthy breakfast or brunch dish or snack. Why not enjoy it for brunch, perhaps paired with apple, gouda, and sausage casserole, breakfast tacos, breakfast lasagna, or your favorite egg dish?
For dessert: As it’s sweet, this recipe is perfect to serve for dessert, maybe with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
How to Store Cranberry Galette
Store: Keep leftovers covered and refrigerated, and use within 3 days.
Freeze: Let the baked pie cool completely and keep it frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Thaw: Thaw the raspberry cranberry galette in the refrigerator overnight.
Reheat: Warm it back up in the oven or microwave.
Top Tips
Using frozen berries? If so, it’s important to make sure they’re completely thawed. Use paper towels to dry them off as much as you can, before adding them to the cranberry raspberry galette.
Pinch the crust: Pinch or fold the crust around the filling, as it has to hold it in place.
Serving temperature: Although it’s good at room temperature or chilled, this galette really shines when served warm!
Cranberry Galette FAQs
You can take your pick from any kind of dough. Perhaps you like to make your own, in which case you will already have a favourite recipe, or it could be you prefer to save time buying the dough. If so, anything goes. And you don’t have to roll it in a perfect circle either – part of the charm of this cranberry raspberry galette is its rustic look!
Interestingly, the history of galettes goes all the way back to the Neolithic ages when thick paste made with cereal was spread over hot stones. Today it’s a popular French dish, although it’s also popular in Italy. Known as “tarte rustique” in France, galettes are popular during the summer months when fruit is in season. However, try this cranberry galette and you might find it’s your absolute favourite variety!
Rustic Cranberry Galette Recipe
Cranberry Galette
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust, 12 inch, either store-bought or homemade recipe for one pie crust,
- 1 Cup cranberries, thawed or fresh
- 1 Cup raspberries, thawed or fresh
- 2 Teaspoon orange zest
- 1/3 Cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 Teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
Optional Garnishes:
- sugared cranberries
- mint sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough out to a 12” circle.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cranberries, raspberries, orange zest, granulated sugar and salt.
- Pour the mixture into the middle of the dough leaving approximately 1 and 1/2 inches of crust around the edge.
- Fold the dough edge up and over the cranberry mixture, pinching folds or pleats as you go. Leave the top of the cranberry mixture exposed.
- Brush exposed pie crust with cream.
- Move the pie to the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 20 to 30 minutes before transferring to a serving dish.
- Top with sugared cranberries and fresh mint leaves. Serve warm or room temperature.
Notes
Pinch the crust: Pinch or fold the crust around the filling, as it has to hold it in place.
Serving temperature: Although it’s good at room temperature or chilled, this galette really shines when served warm!
Nutrition
If you are in the mood for a special treat with pastry and both sweet and tart fruit, this raspberry cranberry galette is a popular option for all the family to enjoy. Although apple galette might be more common, this tasty cranberry version is also delicious.
Other Recipes to Try
- These Sparkling Frosted Cranberry Cookies are a tasty treat for any occasion.
- If you’re a cranberry fan, make Spiked Pineapple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce!
- Cranberry Margarita is a must-try cocktail for your next celebration.
- And these Brie Cranberry Bites are so delicious (and a lovely festive appetizer!)
- You’re going to love these delicious White Chocolate Cranberry Scones too.
Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
I made the cranberry galette for Thanksgiving—everyone loved it, especially my dad!
It’s so flavorful and easy to make! I cook it all the time, and my family loves it.
I just tried this recipe. It was so tasty! Will make it again. Thanks! 🙂
This is so good with whipped cream on the side.