Apple Galette with Ricotta and Almonds
This apple, ricotta and almond galette is the perfect fall dessert!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 484kcal
Cost: $8
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon salted butter
- 4 cups of thin sliced apples about 3 to 4 large apples, cored and peeled if desired
- ¾ cup apple butter
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup powdered sugar plus extra for garnish
- 2 eggs beaten (divided use)
- 1 large sheet of thawed puff pastry about 8 to 9 ounces
- ¼ cup slivered almonds toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Melt butter in a large frying pan. Add apples and apple butter. Mix well and saute' for about 10 minutes on low heat or until apples start to soften. Set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, mix together ricotta, vanilla, ¼ cup powdered sugar and 1 beaten egg. Reserve the other egg for later.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Spread the ricotta mixture on top. Top with apples in a single layer and leave a 1 ½ inch border all around the edge. Turn up the puff pastry to form a crust. Sprinkle the top with the toasted almonds. Brush the pastry edges with the remaining beaten egg.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 378IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg