embark on a culinary journey that intertwines tradition with luxury, as we unveil a delightful recipe tailor-made for the feasts and gatherings during the holy month of ramadan. we present the berry almond galette with asian pear tea-infused cream, that celebrates the spirit of ramadan with a touch of sophistication and a burst of exquisite flavors.
ingredients:
- for the crust
- 1 cup flour
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2-4 tablespoons cold water
- 1 egg, beaten for wash
- for the filling
- 2 cups blueberries
- 2 cups blackberries
- 2-4 tablespoons sugar
- zest of one lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- for the tea-infused whipped cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 10gm of s’ya luscious cranberry tea
- 1 tablespoon sugar
steps to make:
- for the crust
- stir together the flour, salt, and sugar.
- pinch in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- stir in the almond extract and 2 tablespoons of water to form a ball. add more water if needed.
- knead briefly, shape into a disc, and chill for at least an hour.
- for the filling
- stir berries, sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a bowl.
- let stand for 30 minutes.
- strain the berries and discard the liquid.
- for the tea-infused whipped cream
- heat the cream until very hot but not boiling.
- pour over s’ya luscious cranberry tea and chill until cold.
- whip with sugar until soft peaks form.
- to assemble
- preheat oven to 350°F.
- roll out pastry into a 12” circle.
- fold, transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and unfold.
- brush with beaten egg.
- spread berries over the egg wash, leaving a 2” border.
- fold the pastry edge toward the center, brush with egg wash.
- bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
- cool before slicing, topping with whipped cream, and serving.
as you savor each blissful bite of this berry almond galette, let the delicate notes of asian pear tea-infused cream transport you to a realm of luxury and indulgence.
may your ramadan be filled with moments of joy, reflection, and the comforting embrace of delicious traditions.
ramadan kareem!