This Fresh Mango Galette recipe is so delicious and easy to make. With fresh mangos, lime zest and a buttery sugary crust, everyone will love this dessert. It's perfect for a summer party, the beach or anytime you feel like a tropical treat!
We were recently in Hawaii and the fresh tropical fruit options were endless!! Our friends have this amazing mango tree that just happened to be raining ripe mangos when we were there. Of course, I had to make some sort of dessert (and drink😬🍹) with these amazing fruits.
Galettes are meant to be rustic. Don't worry about the shape or perfect folds, etc. It will taste amazing no matter what. And it's fun to put together, you could definitely make this with kids!
If you are curious about the mango drink I made, it was a Fresh Mango Margarita! I pureed some of the super-ripe mangoes in a blender to create a puree. Then I blended the puree with tequila, triple sec, lime juice, lemon juice, and ice. Delicious!
What is a Galette?
Galettes are a great pastry dessert option because they are fairly easy to make, they don't have to be perfectly assembled and they still turn out amazing. Galette is a French term that describes different types of pastries that are flat and in a round or rectangle shape. They are free-form, have a sweet or savory filling in the middle, and a crust that is folded over the edges. Galettes are cooked on a baking sheet rather than in a pie pan.
Ingredients Needed to Make a Mango Galette
- homemade or store-bought crust (see below)
- fresh mango, peeled and cubed
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- lime zest
Homemade or Store-Bought Crust?
This Fresh Mango Galette recipe includes a homemade crust but you could also use store-bought. If you make your own dough, it has to be refrigerated at least an hour before assembly, so keep that in mind before you get started. If you use a store-bought crust, don't forget to brush it with egg and sprinkle it with brown sugar. You will need the following ingredients to make your own crust:
- all-purpose flour
- salt
- sugar
- unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ice water
- egg
- brown sugar
How to Make a Homemade Galette Crust
Place the flour, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add cold butter pieces and ice water a little at a time and combine with a pastry cutter, food processor, or your hands until you have a nice crumbly mixture. TIP: If you use your hands, wash them with cold water first so they don't melt the butter.
Pat the dough into a ball and place it on a piece of plastic wrap. Press dough into a flat disc and wrap it tightly with the plastic wrap. Place the dough in the refrigerator for at least an hour so it's nice and firm and cold. You can also make this a day or two ahead of time.
How to Assemble and Bake a Mango Galette
- Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375ºF. Put all of the filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl and gently stir to combine.
- Place the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it out with a rolling pin. Start in the middle and work out and get to the desired thickness and size (about ¼' thick and 10-12" in diameter).
- Place the rolled-out dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently spoon the mango filling in the middle, leaving 1-2" of dough all around the edges.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the filling all the way around. Don't worry about being perfect or even, just make sure all the filling stays put.
- Whisk the egg and brush it on the outside crust. Sprinkle the egg wash generously with brown sugar.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the filling is bubbling and the crust is golden brown.
More Fresh Fruit Recipes to Check Out
- Fresh Cherry Tart Recipe
- Pink Grapefruit Dessert Bars
- Easy Cherry Crumble Bars
- Meyer Lemon Cream Puffs
- Easy Fig Jam Recipe
Fresh Mango Galette
Equipment
- 2 large mixing bowls
- pastry cutter or food processor (can also use hands)
- plastic wrap
Ingredients
Galette Crust
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2-4 tablespoon ice water
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Mango Filling
- 4 cups fresh mango, peeled and cubed
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
Instructions
Galette Crust
- Place the flour, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add cold butter pieces and ice water a little at a time and combine with a pastry cutter, food processor, or your hands until you have a nice crumbly mixture. TIP: If you use your hands, wash them with cold water first so they don't melt the butter.
- Pat the dough into a ball and place it on a piece of plastic wrap. Press dough into a flat disc and wrap it tightly with the plastic wrap. Place the dough in the refrigerator for at least an hour so it's nice and firm and cold. You can also make this dough a day or two ahead of time.
Mango Filling
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl combine all the filling ingredients and gently stir to combine.
- Place the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it out with a rolling pin. Start in the middle and work out and get to the desired thickness and size (about ¼' thick and 10-12" in diameter). Be careful not to stretch the dough. You just need a rough circle or rectangle so don't be too picky. Remember, galettes are "rustic"!
- Place the rolled-out dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently spoon the mango filling in the middle, leaving 1-2" of dough all around the edges. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling all the way around. Don't worry about being perfect or even, just make sure all the filling stays put. Whisk the egg and brush it on the crust edges. Sprinkle the egg wash generously with brown sugar.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the filling is bubbling and the crust is golden brown. I enjoy a slightly burnt sugar crust but you can pull the galette out before the sugar it gets too dark. Allow the galette to cool before serving, but this is best served warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- Galettes are meant to be rustic. Don't worry about the shape or perfect folds, etc. It will taste amazing no matter what! And it's fun to put together, you could definitely make with kids!
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
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Ashok neupane says
Wow love it my favorite fruit and nice article
Jeannie says
I know already what to make with my other batch of mangoes! thanks for the recipe
Emily says
You are welcome, I'm so glad you have mangos on hand to make this galette!
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says
Galettes are my go to, when I want pie, but too lazy to roll out two crusts lol. Your mango tart looks lovely.
Emily says
Thanks, Cindy! I totally agree with the lazy part...galettes are the best for that, LOL.
Gina says
I've just recently started experimenting with mango desserts. This is one I need to ry.
Emily says
Mangos are so delicious, I know you will like this recipe.
Nora says
What a lovely recipe! Can’t wait to try it out! Thank you for sharing!
Emily says
Thank you, Nora. I hope you get a chance to give it a try.
Sue says
Galettes are my new favorite thing to make. So many possibilities! Never tried mango until now, and I will definitely make this one again!
Emily says
I'm glad you liked it. Once you learn how to make a galette the possibilities are endless!
Gregory says
wow! This looks amazing, I LOVE mangos. I will need to try this out because galette is new to me
Emily says
Have fun trying this one out, Greg! I look for any excuse to eat mangos!
Andra says
I love mango desserts, can't wait to give this a try! I also love the fact that it doesn't need to look perfect 😀
Emily says
Andra, galettes are so fun to make! And I agree if it doesn't have to look perfect, even better 😁.