Mini Strawberry Ricotta Galettes

Have you ever tried to type something with one hand (like a blog post, for instance) while nursing a baby, hoping that you can clear your mind and get some thoughts down before your toddler wakes up? This is probably my fifth attempt in three days to do so and I'm almost positive I'll be interrupted by something in the next few minutes. How do you mamas of 3, 4, 5+ babies do it all?

But I will soldier on- you guys deserve some attention, too!

Say hello to my second round of mini galettes this week. To follow up my savory breakfast galettes, I present something a little sweeter- but not too sweet.  These galettes are made with a layer of ricotta, a drizzle of honey and topped with beautiful fresh strawberries. I know I've lived in the South for a few years, but I still can't believe strawberries are in season this early down here. I'm a lucky lady.

If you are a person who doesn't like overly sweet treats, this one's for you. You can eat it for breakfast or dessert, depending on your mood. I like it served hot with an extra drizzle of honey on top- I'm sure I would have added some ice cream or whipped cream, though, if we had any on hand. This is another great choice for brunch as well- perhaps Easter brunch?

If you don't like the idea of the ricotta cheese, you can substitute mascarpone cheese or cream cheese as well- just make sure the cream cheese is very soft and spreadable so you don't tear the pie dough. 

I hope this recipe gets you excited for spring. Spring is my second favorite season, ya'll (after Fall, which is the best of the best)! Spring means strawberry picking, birds chirping, playground equipment that isn't burning hot, slightly fewer annoying bugs, sidewalk chalk, fruit in my water when I feel fancy, toenail polish, asparagus and green, green grass. Spring for the win!

Eat one of these before spring is over.

 

Mini Strawberry Ricotta Galettes
by Oven Love

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 batch pie dough (You need enough for a single crust. See this post for my pie crust comparison. Note: a store-bought crust may not make as many galettes.)
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 4 tsp honey
• 12-16 strawberries, rinsed, hulled and sliced
• 1 egg, beaten
• coarse sugar and fresh cracked pepper for seasoning
• honey, mascarpone cheese, whipped cream or ice cream for serving

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Separate your pie dough into 4 sections. Roll each section into a small circle, about 1/4 inch thick. Place your dough circles onto the prepared baking sheet.

Spread each circle with 1/4 cup ricotta cheese, leaving about an inch of dough around the edge. Drizzle the ricotta with 1 teaspoon honey per galette and layer with strawberry slices. Fold up the edges of the dough, sealing the dough up around the filling. Brush the dough with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar and black pepper.

Bake the galettes for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden. Serve hot with a drizzle of honey, a dollop of mascarpone cheese or whipped cream, or a scoop of ice cream.