Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Galette (Rustic Dessert)

Introduction

If you love the flavor of strawberry rhubarb pie but want something easier and more relaxed to make, this Strawberry Rhubarb Galette is exactly what you need. With its flaky crust, juicy fruit filling, and rustic presentation, it delivers all the charm of a classic pie, without the stress.

A galette is essentially a free-form fruit tart, where the dough is rolled out flat, filled with fruit, and folded over at the edges.
Unlike traditional pies, there’s no need for a pie dish, crimping, or perfect shaping. The beauty of a galette lies in its imperfections.

This recipe highlights the classic pairing of sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb, baked into a golden, buttery crust. The result is a dessert that’s:

• simple
• elegant
• incredibly flavorful

It’s the perfect choice for spring and summer baking, especially when fresh fruit is at its peak.

Molly

Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Galette (Rustic Dessert)

A rustic dessert with flaky crust and sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb filling.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pie crust
• 2 cups strawberries
• 2 cups rhubarb
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Roll dough into circle
3. Mix filling ingredients
4. Place filling in center
5. Fold edges
6. Bake 40 minutes
7. Cool before serving

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Use fresh fruit for best flavor

Chill dough before baking

Serve warm for best texture

Great with ice cream

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🍓 What Is a Strawberry Rhubarb Galette?

A strawberry rhubarb galette is a rustic fruit tart made with:

• rolled pie dough
• fresh fruit filling
• folded edges

The filling is placed in the center, and the edges of the dough are folded over to partially cover the fruit, leaving the center exposed.

👉 Definition:
A fruit galette is a free-form pie with folded crust edges and exposed fruit center

🍓 Why Strawberry and Rhubarb Are Perfect Together

This combination is iconic in American baking.

• strawberries → sweet, juicy
• rhubarb → tart, slightly sour

Together, they create a perfect sweet-tart balance that’s vibrant and refreshing.

The filling becomes soft, jammy, and rich during baking, creating a contrast with the crisp pastry crust.

🍓 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easier than pie
• Rustic and beautiful
• Minimal tools required
• Perfect for beginners
• Highly Pinterest-friendly

Galettes are known for being simple yet visually impressive desserts

🍓 Ingredients Breakdown

Strawberries

Provide sweetness and moisture.

Rhubarb

Adds tang and depth.

Sugar

Balances acidity.

Lemon Juice

Enhances flavor and helps thicken.

Pie Dough

Creates flaky structure.

🍓 How to Make Strawberry Rhubarb Galette

Step 1: Prepare the dough

Roll out pie dough into a circle.

Step 2: Prepare the filling

Mix strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, and cornstarch.

Step 3: Assemble

Place filling in center of dough.

Step 4: Fold edges

Fold dough edges over filling.

Step 5: Bake

Bake until golden and bubbling (about 35–45 minutes)

Step 6: Cool

Let cool before slicing.

🍓 Tips for Perfect Galette

• Don’t overfill
• Keep dough cold
• Use parchment paper
• Let cool before slicing

Galettes are meant to be rustic, so imperfections are normal and even desirable

🍓 How to Serve Strawberry Rhubarb Galette

Serve:

• warm with vanilla ice cream
• with whipped cream
• with yogurt
• as a light dessert

This dessert is best enjoyed slightly warm, when the filling is soft and flavorful.

Conclusion

This Strawberry Rhubarb Galette is the perfect balance of simplicity and flavor. With its flaky crust and sweet-tart filling, it delivers everything you love about pie, without the extra work.

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