berry almond galette with a touch of asian pear tea magic

berry almond galette with a touch of asian pear tea magic

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. 1 cup flour
  2. 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
  3. 1/8 teaspoon salt
  4. 1 teaspoon sugar
  5. 1 teaspoon almond extract
  6. 2-4 tablespoons cold water
  7. 1 egg, beaten for wash
  • for the filling
  1. 2 cups blueberries
  2. 2 cups blackberries
  3. 2-4 tablespoons sugar
  4. zest of one lemon
  5. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • for the tea-infused whipped cream
  1. 1/2 cup heavy cream
  2. 10gm of s’ya luscious cranberry tea
  3. 1 tablespoon sugar

steps to make:

  • for the crust
  1. stir together the flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. pinch in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  3. stir in the almond extract and 2 tablespoons of water to form a ball. add more water if needed.
  4. knead briefly, shape into a disc, and chill for at least an hour.
  • for the filling
  1. stir berries, sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a bowl.
  2. let stand for 30 minutes.
  3. strain the berries and discard the liquid.
  • for the tea-infused whipped cream
  1. heat the cream until very hot but not boiling.
  2. pour over s’ya luscious cranberry tea and chill until cold.
  3. whip with sugar until soft peaks form.
  • to assemble
  1. preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. roll out pastry into a 12” circle.
  3. fold, transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and unfold.
  4. brush with beaten egg.
  5. spread berries over the egg wash, leaving a 2” border.
  6. fold the pastry edge toward the center, brush with egg wash.
  7. bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
  8. 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!