Peach, rosemary, and lime galette by chef Yotam Ottolenghi

by Anne Shirley

202 Kcal

Protein 1.68g
Carbohydrates 33.6g
Fat 6.72g

Average cooking

30 min

London's food map is both authentic and multicultural at the same time. The most popular cuisine in the United Kingdom's capital is Indian. Londoners and the guests of the city are also fond of food from the Peruvian Andes, American smoky generously portioned meats, authentic Chinese food in Chinatown, Spanish, Italian, and Mexican foods, etc. You can always go for classic British crispy and flavorful fish and chips. London's cultural mosaic is an excellent field for passionate culinary experiments. Chef Yotam Ottolenghi is one of the most devoted and talented culinary artists in London. His style is based on a fusion of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean traditions. Nowadays, Yotam Ottolenghi is the chef of the Ottolenghi group and a best-selling cookbook writer. You can visit one of the four Ottolenghi deli restaurants in Notting Hill, Chelsea, or Marylebone to indulge in the irresistible variety of desserts. But if you are yet to go to London, you can still enjoy Ottolenghi’s masterpiece by following this step-by-step instruction.

Where to try

Ottolenghi Notting Hill

#1038 of 9448 restaurants with desserts in London , United Kingdom

Address: 63 Ledbury Rd, London, England, United Kingdom

Ottolenghi sensation is fusion cuisine based on Middle Eastern and Mediterranean traditions. Follow our instructions and learn how to cook an iconic dish at home.

Peach, rosemary and lime galette

Galette is originally a French umbrella term that describes various baked freeform crusty cakes with fruit or savory filling. A typical French galette is La Galette de Rois (Three Kings’ Cake). It is a pastry case with a frangipane filling. This type of dessert is popular worldwide because its preparation doesn’t require advanced culinary skills, and you can use any seasonal fruits, berries, etc., as the filling. Chef Ottolenghi modifies this summer dessert by adding rosemary, which becomes a fantastic match to peaches.

Cooking directions

Ingredients

2 limes – 1 peeled in 7 long strips, the other grated, to get 1 tsp, then both juiced, to get 1½ tbsp
80g caster sugar
2 large firm peaches, stoned and cut into 0.5cm-thick slices (300g net weight)
2 large sprigs rosemary, plus ½ tbsp picked leaves
150g creme fraiche
Plain flour, for dusting
200g all-butter puff pastry
10g unsalted butter, cut into 1cm pieces
1 egg, beaten
¼ tsp cornflour

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2. In a large bowl, mix lime juice, sugar, peaches, lime skin stripes, and rosemary. Set aside for maceration. This process can take from 40 minutes to two hours. After the maceration, strain the peach syrup into a different bowl and remove the rosemary and lime stripes.

Step 3. Add one teaspoon of sugar and grated lemon zest to the creme fraiche and keep the mix in the fridge.

Step 4. Sprinkle some flour on the working surface and roll out the pastry into a 0.5 cm thick circle.

Step 5. Place a piece of parchment paper on your baking tray and transfer the pastry to it.

Step 6. Leaving a 6 cm border around the edge, arrange the peaches in the middle of your galette. Fold the rim over the peach filling. Add some butter to the peaches and brush the pastry with a beaten egg. Then sprinkle one tablespoon of sugar over the pastry. Bake for 20 minutes. The galette is ready when the pastry turns golden in color.

Step 7. Mix the cornflour and the strained peach syrup. Simmer the mix over medium-high heat for about two minutes. Its consistency should resemble honey. Pour the syrup over the peaches and garnish with rosemary leaves.

Step 8. Return the galette to the oven for 15 minutes. Next, leave the dessert to cool for a few minutes and serve with the lime creme fraiche.

Tip: Firm peaches that are not yet ripe will be the best choice for maceration.

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