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Gluten-Free Pear & Mascarpone Galette

Published Nov 5, 2019 · Last updated Nov 5, 2019 · By Anna · Leave a Comment

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This Gluten-Free Pear & Mascarpone Galette is incredibly easy to make, and looks elegant enough for a holiday dessert. It would also make a great addition to Christmas brunch!

Pear and Mascarpone Galette

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There’s something about pear season that makes the cold transition from “glorious Autumn” to “almost-winter” a little bit more enchanting.

We live in an area that was once filled with orchards, so it’s common around here to see twisted and gnarly-looking old pear trees spotted with bright yellow pears that seem to almost glow, as they cling stubbornly to the old gray branches.

I always think it seems like they’re hanging on so tightly, perhaps in the hopes that little hands might once again come hunting for them. I guess that’s the cold-weather melancholy dreamer in me starting to come out.

(Also, you may have to forgive the really dark images for this post…I’ve been studying the painting work of Vermeer, and am afraid the influence has made for some very moody-looking food photography lately.)

If pears did have a dream though, I like to think it would involve being turned into something like this simple pear and mascarpone galette. It looks a bit fancy, and could certainly hold its own at the center of a Christmas brunch table.

But – it’s also deceptively easy to make, and with just a hint of sweetness, the flavor of the pears absolutely shines through.

It can be made with almost any kind of pear, and I’ve tried it with everything from Bosc to Red Anjou to Bartlett. Perfectly-ripe Bartlett pears are probably my favorite for this pear galette recipe, but it comes out wonderfully when made with good ripe pears of any variety.

I generally leave the skins on, when thinly-slicing the pears, so using red pears makes for an especially festive appearance.

While this galette is aromatic, soft and just decadent served hot, it also is delicious at room temperature. Allowed to fully cool, it actually holds up as a finger-food and can even be served in small wedges as part of a holiday snack table.

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Try pairing this pear and mascarpone galette with an assortment of mixed nuts and a variety of cheese chunks, as a “nibbling plate” between meals on Thanksgiving or Christmas day! You can make it a day ahead, and wow everyone by whisking it out from nowhere just as people are getting hungry for a little something. Hope your family enjoys this as much as we do!

Bon Appétit!

Gluten Free Pear and Mascarpone Galette

Gluten-Free Pear and Mascarpone Galette

This Gluten-Free Pear & Mascarpone Galette is incredibly easy to make, and looks elegant enough for a holiday dessert. It would also make a great addition to Christmas brunch!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 316kcal
Author: Anna

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling pin

Ingredients

  • 1 Gluten-free pie crust for a single-crust 9-inch pie
  • 2 large ripe pears
  • 8 ounces mascarpone at room temperature
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 3 Tbsp sliced almonds
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom (nutmeg is a good substitute if you don't love cardamom)

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 375°.
  • On a sheet of parchment paper, roll out pie crust into a circle about 12" wide.
  • Leaving a 2" border on all sides, spread mascarpone evenly over the pie crust.
  • Cut pears into thin slices, removing and discarding the core. If pears have a thick, tougher skin, pare and discard the skin as well. If using thin-skinned pears (like Bartlett), I like to make this galette with the skins left on.
  • Arrange pears evenly over the mascarpone.
    Arranging Pear Slices for Galette
  • Drizzle honey over the mascarpone and pear slices, then sprinkle with almond slices and cardamom.
    Honey and Almonds on Pear Slices for Pear Galette
  • Working your way around the circle, bring bare edges of pie crust up to just overlap the edge of the mascarpone and pear slices. Using the parchment paper to help lift each section of pie crust can really help keep a delicate crust from breaking as you're doing this.
  • Using the parchment paper, slide the galette onto a rimmed baking sheet (or pizza stone), and bake until pears are soft and pie crust is golden brown – about 35 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free Pear and Mascarpone Galette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Cholesterol 28mg9%
Sodium 119mg5%
Potassium 96mg3%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 409IU8%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 58mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

Any good pre-made pie crust, or favorite pie crust recipe will work well. Here is a good recipe to try, if you don’t already have a favorite gluten-free pie crust recipe.
 
If using Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Pie Crust Mix, one mix is enough to make two of these Galettes.
 
If the only pears you have available are still very hard and not very sweet, you may want to increase the honey to 1/4 cup.
 
I love the flavor of cardamom, but I know it’s not for everyone! Feel free to substitute with another spice – nutmeg, cinnamon, or ginger all work well. I find it easiest to use my fingertips to gently sprinkle the spice evenly over the unbaked galette.
 
This galette is outstanding while hot, but it’s also delicious served cold or at room temperature. At room temperature, it actually holds up as a finger-food and can be served in small wedges as part of a snack buffet.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 409IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
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