Rustic white cheese pancake with juicy apricots: a simple but delicious pastry delight

Discover the rustic charm of this White Cheese Galette with Apricots, a delicious pastry that combines the softness of the white cheese dough with the sweet flavor of fresh apricots. This recipe offers a simpler twist on a beloved treat, focusing on natural flavors and easy preparation to create a wonderfully flavorful result.

Why you'll love it: This pancake is perfect if you like desserts that are not very sweet and highlight the natural flavors of fruits. The cottage cheese adds a slight tang to the dough, which pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the apricots, making each bite a delicious blend of flavors and textures.

Perfect occasion: This patty is ideal for summer get-togethers, brunches, or as a comforting treat to enjoy on a lazy weekend afternoon. It's also a fantastic choice for a casual dessert that looks impressive without much effort.

Decorating Tips: Before serving, sprinkle the galette with powdered sugar for a sweet, snowy appearance. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of whipped cream to complement the acidity of the apricots.

• Dough ingredients:
  • 100g of white cheese
  • 20 g (1 tablespoon) sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 70 g unsalted butter, very cold
  • 100 g all-purpose flour

• replaces the word nice with emptypping ingredients:
  • 250g (about 5) apricots
  • 20 g (1 tablespoon) brown sugar

• Preparation:
  1. In a bowl, mix the fromage blanc with the sugar and the egg yolk.
  2. In a mixer or by hand, combine the flour and cold butter until the mixture resembles large crumbs.
  3. Mix the flour mixture with the cottage cheese mixture until you have a dough. Do not over-knead.
  4. Roll out the dough onto floured parchment paper into a rough circle.
  5. Slice the apricots and place them on the dough, leaving about 7 cm of border.
  6. Fold the edges of the dough over the apricots.
  7. Brush the edges with beaten egg and sprinkle the entire pancake, including the fruit and edges, with sugar.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 40 minutes.
  9. Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar after cooking.

Appreciate this simple and elegant apricot cottage cheese galette, perfect with a cup of tea or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly delicious dessert experience!