STREUSEL-TOPPED CHERRY ALMOND GALETTE

Streusel-Topped Cherry Almond Galette image

Inspired by favorite French desserts, this ruby red galette is a rustic yet elegant tart everyone will love. The edges of the pastry are folded over the cherry filling before baking.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1 package (7 ounces) almond paste
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

On a lightly floured surface, roll crust into a 12-in. circle. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet., Shape almond paste into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Roll out between two sheets of waxed paper into a 10-in. circle. Center on pastry. Spoon cherry pie filling over almond paste., In a small bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar, flour and butter; sprinkle over pie filling. Fold up edges of pastry over filling, leaving center uncovered. Combine egg and water; brush over folded pastry and sprinkle with sugar., Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Using the parchment paper, slide galette onto a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.