This Chocolate Pear Galette with almonds combines the rich, indulgent flavor of chocolate with the natural sweetness and juiciness of pears. Add some crunchy almond slices for texture, and you have the perfect dessert to serve to guests.
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Pears are typically in season during the fall, making them an ideal ingredient for autumn desserts. This dessert takes full advantage of the pear's natural sweetness, offering a seasonal option that's perfect for enjoying on chilly days. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving a homemade treat, this chocolate pear galette is a great choice for fall.
Ingredients
Gather the following ingredients to make this chocolate pear galette with almonds:
- Puff pastry - you need one sheet of puff pastry. If using frozen puff pastry, defrost according to manufacturer's instructions. To make your own puff pastry check out my recipe here.
- Pears - use firm pears. A soft pear will result in a mushy filling. I recommend Bosc or Anjou pears.
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Almond flour - replace with all-purpose flour if you prefer a nut-free version
- Eggs - this recipe uses two eggs: one for the chocolate filling and one to brush on the outside of the galette before baking.
- Cocoa powder
- Raw sugar - optional for sprinkling over galette prior to baking
- Almond slices - optional
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Keeping the pastry cold is key to successful puff pastry desserts. This recipe suggests chilling the assembled galette in the fridge before baking for best results.
1 - Make chocolate filling: Whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar. Add egg, cocoa powder and almond flour. Stir together well. Stir in sliced almonds.
2 - Generously sprinkle flour on a worksurface. Roll out puff pastry to a 12" square. Trim off corners to make a slightly rounded shape. Place chocolate/almond filling in center of pastry.
3 - Spread chocolate/almond filling to within 1 ½" of pastry edge. Slice pears thinly. Arrange thinly sliced pears (approximately ¼" thick) over chocolate filling.
4 - Lightly whip an egg. Brush exposed edge of pastry with the egg. Begin folding pastry over filling. Apply egg as needed to ensure pastry adheres to itself.
5 - Brush egg on outside of galette. Sprinkle generously with raw sugar. Return assembled galette to refrigerator.
6 - Heat oven to 400℉. Bake for 24 - 28 minutes. Pastry should be a dark golden color.
Serving
Let galette cool on baking pan for 20 minutes then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely. Slice, serve and enjoy!
Consider adding a scoop of ice cream and drizzling with chocolate sauce before serving.
Equipment
You don't need any fancy equipment to make this chocolate pear galette, just a few simple items:
- 1 Baking Sheet Pan
- 1 Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Knife & cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- 1 Pastry brush
- 1 Rubber spatula
- Rolling pin
Storage
This chocolate pear galette is best enjoyed on the day it's made. If you need to store it, place the galette in an airtight container and keep at room temperature for up to two days. Note that this dessert does not freeze well.
FAQ
What is the best technique to slice a pear?
A perfectly sliced pear is key to making this beautiful chocolate pear galette. Take a look at this YouTube video, which shows an excellent method for slicing pears.
How do you pronounce galette?
More fall seasonal desserts
Check out these recipes for more fall inspired desserts:
I hope you enjoy this chocolate pear galette with almonds as much as my family, friends and customers have over the years!
📋 Recipe
Chocolate Pear Galette with Almonds
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet Pan
- 1 Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Knife & cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- 1 Pastry brush
- 1 Rubber spatula
Ingredients
Chocolate Filling
- 6 Tablespoons Unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
- ⅓ cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Almond flour may substitute with all-purpose flour for nut-free version
- 1 large Egg room temperature
- 1 ½ Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
- ⅓ cup Sliced almonds eliminate if making a nut free version
Pear Galette
- 1 Sheet Puff Pastry defrosted
- 3 Medium Pears use firm pears
- 1 Large Egg, lightly beaten For brushing pastry
- 1 Tablespoon Raw Sugar For sprinkling on pastry prior to baking (may replace with granulated sugar)
Instructions
Chocolate filling
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar.
- Add egg, cocoa powder and almond flour to the bowl. Stir together well. Add sliced almonds and stir.
Assemble galette
- Wash pears. Slice thinly (approximately ¼" thick).
- Generously sprinkle flour on worksurface. Roll out puff pastry to a 12" square. Trim off corners to make a slightly rounded shape. Place pastry on a baking sheet pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Spread chocolate/almond filling to within 1 ½" to edge of pastry.
- Arrange sliced pears over chocolate filling.
- Lightly whip an egg. Brush exposed pastry with egg.
- Begin folding pastry over filling. Apply egg to pastry as needed to ensure it adheres to itself.
- Brush whipped egg on outside of pastry. Sprinkle generously with raw sugar.
- Return assembled galette to refrigerator.
Bake galette
- Preheat oven to 400℉
- Bake for 25 - 28 minutes. Pastry should be a dark golden color.
- Cool galette on pan for 20 minutes. Transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Place the galette in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 days. The finished dessert does not freeze well.
- Keeping the pastry cold will improve your puff pastry desserts. This recipe recommends chilling the assembled galette in the fridge before baking
Vince says
Delicious!
Beth says
I love the way you used simple ingredients to create such lovely depth of flavor in this galette. It's really good!