Mini Strawberry-Vanilla Galettes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pastry
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2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
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1 large egg, whisked
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Demerara sugar, for sprinkling
→ Filling
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2 quarts strawberries, hulled and halved
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon vanilla paste
→ Garnish
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Softly whipped cream, to serve
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Chopped pistachios, to serve
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch and vanilla paste. Set aside to macerate slightly.
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Working with one sheet of puff pastry at a time, roll out on a lightly floured surface until slightly thinner. Cut each sheet into four equal rectangles for a total of eight pieces.
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Divide the rectangles between the prepared baking sheets. Spoon about ½ cup of the strawberry mixture into the center of each puff pastry rectangle. Fold the edges up around the filling, pleating as needed, to form mini galettes.
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Brush the pastry edges with the whisked egg and sprinkle generously with demerara sugar. Bake until the edges are puffed and deeply golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Allow to cool completely before serving. Top each galette with softly whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios.
# Notes:
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These 'cheater's' galettes use store-bought puff pastry for a quick and impressive dessert.
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The vanilla paste provides more intense flavor than extract, but vanilla extract can be substituted if needed.