Why not end Thanksgiving dinner with a nut-free, grain-free cranberry galette? The cassava flour pie crust is so flaky and buttery, no one will guess it’s gluten free.
My obsession with cassava flour pie crust is still going strong. It all started with this gluten-free quiche lorraine with leeks, and I stayed in the savory realm with this heirloom tomato galette. Now it’s finally time for something on the sweet side: this grain-free cranberry galette with creme fraiche. Cassava flour is remarkably similar to wheat flour in how it behaves in crusts, so making this dough is a lot like making regular pie dough. Don’t worry, though, it’s really easy–it comes together in just a few minutes in the food processor.
Cranberries are often mixed with other fruits in desserts, or only make it to the table in the form of cranberry sauce. I wanted to create a treat that would highlight cranberries on their own in all their ruby-hued glory. Here their tartness is tempered with honey and a sprinkling of raw sugar, and a bit of creme fraiche adds richness and depth to the filling. I like to serve this with even more creme fraiche on top, but it’s also fabulous with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
I’m thinking of contributing two desserts to Thanksgiving this year: this grain-free cranberry galette and these pumpkin crème brûlée pie bars. What desserts are you planning on for this year’s Thanksgiving? Do you think this cranberry galette would be a hit with your family?
Grain-free Cranberry Galette
Why not end Thanksgiving dinner with a nut-free, grain-free cranberry galette? The cassava flour pie crust is so flaky and buttery, no one will guess it's gluten free.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick + 2 tablespoons), cut into small cubes
- 1½ cups Otto’s cassava flour
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon raw sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 6-8 tablespoons ice water
For the filling and assembly:
- 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon tapioca starch
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons raw or coconut sugar
- Vanilla bean creme fraiche**, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- NOTE: Prep time does not include 1 hour for the dough to chill.
- To make the dough, begin by freezing the butter for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, measure the flour, salt, and sugar into the bowl of a food processor (I have this one and love it) and pulse a few times to combine. Separate an egg, keeping the yolks at the ready and stashing the whites in the fridge for later, and get a glass of ice water.
- Add half the frozen butter to the food processor and pulse 3-4 times, then add the remaining butter and pulse about 6 times until most of the pieces of butter are tiny. Add the egg yolk and 4 tablespoons of ice water (no actual ice, just the very cold water) and pulse a few more times. Keep adding water a tablespoon or two at a time and pulsing briefly until a clump of dough sticks together when you squeeze it.
- Dump the crumbly dough out onto a clean surface and form into a disc, working in a little more ice water if necessary. Wrap the disc in foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour or up to a week.
- When you're ready to make the galette, preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Dust the chilled dough disc with a little cassava flour and roll it out between two sheets of parchment paper until it's less than ¼ inch thick. Peel off the top piece of parchment and leave the dough on the bottom piece.
- Transfer the dough to a baking sheet, leaving a piece of parchment underneath. Mix the creme fraiche, honey, tapioca starch, vanilla bean powder, cardamom, and salt in a small bowl until smooth. Add the cranberries and stir.
- Dump the filling onto the middle of the crust, making sure the cranberries are in a single layer and leaving a margin of about an inch and a half between the filling and the edge of the crust. Fold in segments of crust until you’ve worked your way around the circle, using your fingers to pinch the dough back together if it cracks.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it lightly onto the crust (you won’t need all of it—you can save the extra in the fridge and add it to your scrambled eggs the next morning if you’d like). Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the filling and crust.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling has little bubbles. Cool on the pan for at least 15 minutes. Slice into six wedges and serve warm or at room temperature, with vanilla bean creme fraiche if desired.
Notes
*Fluff the flour with a whisk right inside the bag before you measure (it can settle a lot during transit). Then, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level the top with a knife.
**Vermont Creamery sells vanilla bean creme fraiche that's absolutely delicious, or you can make your own by stirring a little powdered sugar or honey and vanilla bean powder or seeds into plain creme fraiche.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 440Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 347mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 2gSugar: 17gProtein: 4g
The nutrition label provided is an estimate for informational purposes only and may not be accurate. I am not a nutritionist or medical professional.
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I just could not get this to not be too crumbly to roll. I added more ice water than I thought necessary and it clumped well in my hands. Then I put in the fridge for 12 hours and noticed it was still too crumbly so I put it back in the food processor and added a couple more tablespoons of water. The next day, still too crumbly to roll. I ended up pushing it into a tart pan which is in the oven now. I hope it’s not overworked at this point. I followed the directions to a T. Will follow up once we’ve eaten it.
I’m sorry you had trouble with the dough! It can be crumbly, but I’ve never been unable to roll it out. I just made a batch of this yesterday for an apple galette and it was crumblier than usual, but with careful rolling and a little patching together with my fingers around the edges, it worked just fine. I don’t think extra time in the fridge will necessarily make it less crumbly–in fact, dough is usually almost too cold to roll out straight from the fridge, but becomes easier after you’ve worked with it for a minute or two. Hope the tart turned out well!
The crust pushed into a tart pan was delicious! I’m not sure what my issue was but I’ll try again in the future since it was easy and tasty. Thanks for the recipe! Oh, and I also made an apple tart with caramel glaze in this tart dough.
So glad you liked it as a tart! Apple tart with caramel glaze sounds amazing. I have a new tart pan I’ve been wanting to use with this dough but haven’t yet. Hope it goes better rolling it out next time!
I’ve never baked with cassava flour, but I think I’m going to have to add one more flour to my collection now! I’ve been dreaming up cranberry baked goods for the holidays and I love this one!!
Thank you, Sarah! I bet you will love it. I’m totally smitten with this crust and much prefer cassava over all the other flours I’ve tried for this type of dough.
It’s official… Thanksgiving dinner status 🙂
Thank you, Irena!!
Everything about this galette is perfection! I’m loving the buttery cassava flour crust and the tangy cranberries for a healthful treat – I have everything I need to make this happen, including cassava flour and fresh cranberries, so I’m thinking I should take it out for a test ride before Thanksgiving..you know, for research purposes 😉
Thank you so much! Yes, a test run is definitely necessary. Research is key!!! 🙂