This Pear/Chocolate Galette is a very nice alternative of the classic Galette des Rois Cake. It is sweet, easy to make and pleases everyone.
First, here is the list of the different Ingredients you will need to prepare the Pear Chocolate Galette that serves 6 people
- 2 puff pastry sheets
- 2 pears Abate kind
- 150 g (1/2 cup) dark chocolate
- 1 egg yolk
- 20 g ( 1 Tbsp) butter
- 60 g (3 Tbsp) brown sugar
Now, here are the different steps you will have to follow to make the Pear Chocolate Galette with a preparation time of 20 minutes and a cooking time of 25 minutes
First, you Preheat your oven to 180°C ( 355°F). Then, peel and slice your pears into thin slices and sauté in a pan with butter. Add the sugar on the pears. Let cook until the pears are golden. Spread the chocolate cut into small pieces over the pears in the pan and let cool.
Meanwhile, place your first circle of puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread your pears-chocolate preparation on the first disc about 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the edge. Place your broad bean or porcelain figurine!
Wet the edges by brushing with the diluted egg yolk. Then put on the second disc by adhering the first edges. After that, press again around your cake with the back of a knife. Make small notches to help the two pastry sheets stick together. Let stand 1/2 hour in the fridge.
After that timer, brush the entire cake with egg yolk and decorate the top of your cake with your knife by drawing diagonal lines.
Finely, bake 25 minutes or until your galette is golden brown. Remove from the oven and enjoy warm. Now if you enjoy the Galette, try also the Galette des Rois Cake, a real delight !
