Peach & Cream Cheese Rustic Tart (Galette)

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 150 g unsalted butter, softened
• 50 g sour cream
• 1 egg
• 5 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 packet vanilla sugar)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 300–350 g all-purpose flour

For the Filling

• 200 g cream cheese (or farmer’s cheese/ricotta)
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2–3 ripe peaches or nectarines, sliced

For Finishing

• Powdered sugar
• Optional: apricot jam for glazing

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Instructions

1. Prepare the dough
   • Beat the softened butter with the sugar until creamy.
   • Add the sour cream, egg, and vanilla.
   • Mix in the flour and baking powder until a soft dough forms.
   • Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Make the filling
   • Combine the cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla.
   • Mix until smooth.
3. Assemble
   • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
   • Roll the dough into a large circle (about 30 cm).
   • Spread the cream cheese filling in the center, leaving a 5 cm border.
   • Arrange the peach slices on top.
   • Fold the edges of the dough over the filling.
4. Bake
   • Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
5. Finish
   • Cool slightly.
   • Dust generously with powdered sugar.
   • Brush the fruit with warm apricot jam for a glossy finish (optional).