Easy Raspberry Galettes are homemade pie crusts filled with sweetened raspberries also known as a raspberry tarts in France. Pairing the mint with a bit of orange juice really lifts the flavor of this "rustic" dessert. Rustic in this case means easy and without finesse. Think of this recipe as a super quick way to enjoy a raspberry pie.

Whether you are using fresh raspberries from the farmer's market or de-thawing berries you froze over the winter these tarts taste like summer. Unapologetically, I crave fruit no matter the temperature outside. Therefore, when that need for summer fruit strikes I can instantly whip up a batch of fruit tarts.
Raspberry Tart or Raspberry Galette
A Raspberry Tart is made with short crust pastry either shaped by hand or in a tart pan with a shortbread crust. Raspberry Galettes are open faced pies free formed with pie crust that fold over the center. So I guess this recipe is both!

🌿 Ingredients You Need & Why
- All Butter Pie Dough
- My homemade pie crust recipe makes enough dough for 6-individual fruit galettes.
- Fresh Raspberries
- Raspberries are in high pectin which aids in setting the filling, while their juiciness contributes to a luscious jammy texture.
- Using slightly frozen fresh raspberries can help maintain their shape during assembly and baking. Pop fresh berries in the freezer for about an hour before making the filling.
- Granulated Sugar
- Granulated sugar not only sweetens the tart raspberries but also draws out their juices, creating a syrup that bakes into the pie crust.
- Fresh Orange Zest and Orange Juice
- I love how fresh orange zest and juice bring citrus undertones to the raspberries.
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- A little vanilla goes a long way and tastes so good with any type of pastry, especially the ones with fresh fruit.
- Fresh Basil and Fresh Mint
- Fresh herbs contrast the sweetness of the filling, making the galette more aromatic and layered in flavor.
- Cornstarch
- Cornstarch acts as a thickening agent, binding with the raspberry juices during baking to create a cohesive jam-like filling.
- This prevents excess fruit juice from seeping into the crust, ensuring a crisp tart base.
- Almond Meal or Almond Flour
- A generous layer is placed in the center of the tarts to absorb additional raspberry juice when baking and also to prevent a soggy bottom crust.
- Plus you get a little added nutty flavor.
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Heavy whipping cream at 33-36% fat, whips into a stable, airy topping to lighten the overall taste experience of the dessert.
- Ricotta Cheese
- Adds a slightly tangy element to the whipped cream, with a bit of stabilization.
Tips for Making Raspberry Galettes
- Use frozen fresh raspberries to maintain shape while baking. You can use fresh un-frozen raspberries, but I found they turn to mush while shaping the tart.
- Homemade Pie Crust dough can be made the day before, wrapped in plastic and kept in the fridge.
- You will need to let very cold over-night dough sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to soften slightly before rolling out.
- Otherwise make your dough, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least one hour before rolling out.
- If using frozen raspberries, set them on the counter for about 15-20 minutes on paper towels to dethaw and release any water from being frozen.
- Weigh your dough with a kitchen scale and then divide into six equal portions.
- Roll each section into a rough circle about ⅛-¼ inch thickness.
- Sprinkle the dough with almond flour just in the center where you will place the raspberries to absorb some of the raspberry juice and help prevent a soggy bottom crust.
- Arrange coated raspberries in the center and fold dough crust inward. Press and fold the dough slightly over itself and the raspberries.
- Sprinkle pastry and raspberries lightly with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake until pastry is golden brown and cooked on the bottom.


Blackberry or Blueberry Tarts
This recipe can be made with a variety of fresh berries. Swap the raspberries for blueberries or blackberries, or a mixture of all.
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Easy Raspberry Galettes
Ingredients
Method
- Make your homemade pie crust dough the day before or a couple hours prior to bake time. Use the recipe for a double pie crust to make 6 individual rustic raspberry tarts.
- Place the raspberries into a large bowl. Add in the rest of the ingredients and very gently fold a couple times with a silicone spatula to coat the berries.625 grams (5 cups) fresh raspberries100 grams (½ cup) granulated sugar1 tablespoon orange zest1 tablespoon orange juice1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves2 teaspoons cornstarch
- The raspberries will release some liquid and become more fragile. Transport them carefully with a spoon onto the dough. Discard any juices left in the bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 375℉ (190℃). Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- Weigh and divide your pastry dough into 6 even portions. Shape each dough portion into a small disk.
- Roll each disk out into a roughly shaped circle about ⅛ to ¼ inch thickness.
- Sprinkle a thin layer of almond flour onto center of circle, leaving a 1-1.5 inch border of raw dough.almond flour or almond meal
- Carefully place enough raspberries to cover the almond flour. Its ok if there is some overlapping.
- To form the outer crust around the baries, fold the bare pastry dough inwards towards raspberries, crimping the edges as your work around the circle.
- Transfer tarts to the parchment paper lined baking tray using a large flat offset spatula.
- Beat the egg and water together in a small bowl with a fork to make the egg wash. Brush the pastry folds with a thin coating of egg wash then sprinkle with coarse sugar.1 large egg1 teaspoon watersparkling or coarse sugar
- Place the trays in the fridge for about 20 minutes for the pastry to firm. Cold pie dough will hold a better shape when baked.
- Bake one tray at time on the middle oven rack for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the bottom crust is cooked.
- Allow raspberry galettes to cool completely for the juice to thicken before serving.
- Place the ricotta, vanilla and half of the sugar in a medium-large mixing bowl. Use a wire hand whisk to gently stir and evenly distribute the vanilla and sugar.375 grams (1 ½ cups) ricotta cheese2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract50 grams (¼ cup) granulated sugar
- In a separate medium mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the heavy whipping cream and remaining sugar. Whip until medium peaks form.125 grams (½ cup) heavy whipping cream 32-36% fat50 grams (¼ cup) granulated sugar
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the ricotta. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
Tips
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- Use fresh cold raspberries or lightly freeze them for about 15 minutes to help maintain their shape while baking.
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- Homemade Pie Crust dough can be made the day before, wrapped in plastic and kept in the fridge.
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- You will need to let very cold dough sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to soften slightly before rolling out.
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- Otherwise make your dough, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1-2 hrs.
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- If using frozen raspberries, set them on the counter for about 15-20 minutes before coating with sugar, orange juice, and mint.
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- Weigh your dough with a kitchen scale and then divide into six equal portions.
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- Roll each section into a rough circle about ⅛-1/4 inch thickness.
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- Sprinkle the dough with almond flour just in the center where you will place the raspberries to soak up some of their juices.
Karly
These are so cute!! Thanks for sharing, I will definitely try these!
Jenn
Thank you Karly! they are super easy and so good!!
Gabriella C
Making these for valentines day, how many tarts is this recipe intended to make? And can the mint be optional? Thank you cant wait to try this.
Jenn
Hi! The recipe makes 6 tarts 🙂 And yes the min is optional. Happy Baking!!