Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Galette

There is something special about the way the holiday season fills the kitchen with nostalgic scents- citrus zest dancing in the air, sweet spices warming on the stove, and tart cranberries bursting like little edible ornaments. This cranberry orange cream cheese galette captures all of that festive charm in one rustic, golden-crusted dessert. It’s the kind of dessert that feels simultaneously elegant and effortless, perfect for a holiday gathering, cozy night in, or any moment that calls for a seasonal treat.

Why you’ll love Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Galette:

1. Golden crust, soft center. This recipe has a pie-like feel to it, but is made with a puff pastry. It has a thinner crust. Flaky, full of flavor, and comforting.
2. Bright citrus notes, sweet and creamy. The combination of cranberry, orange, and cream cheese complements each other so well. The tang from the bright cranberry really is the star of the show.
3. Bright seasonal aroma. Fills your kitchen with a bright and warm fragrance as it bakes.
4. Perfect for holiday gatherings. Planning a friendsgiving? Bring this to share with your friends and family!

What you’ll need for Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Galette:

For the Crust:

• All-purpose flour
• Sugar
• Fine salt
• Cold unsalted butter
• Ice water

For the cream cheese filling:

• Cream cheese
• Sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Orange zest
• Orange juice

For the cranberry orange topping:

• Fresh cranberries
• Orange juice
• Sugar
• Orange zest
• Cinnamon
• Salt

Tips for making Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Galette:

1. Making homemade puff pastry is worth the effort for its exceptional flavor and texture. If you are short on time, feel free to use a store-bought puff pastry. If using a homemade puff pastry, be sure to use frozen butter and ice-cold water to keep the dough from becoming difficult to work with.
2. Use fresh cranberries. It only takes 12 minutes to create the cranberry topping. Avoid using canned cranberries.
3. Allow plenty of time for the galette to cool so that all the flavors set in completely and the center can deflate properly.
4. Use fresh orange juice and zest. Using fresh flavors enhances the dessert.

How to store and reheat Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Galette:

1. Room Temperature: Store at room temperature, covered, for 1-2 days.
2. Refrigerator: Store wrapped in a ziplock bag or an airtight container for 3-5 days.
3. Freezer: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2-3 months.
4. Reheat: To enjoy leftover slices with a crispier crust, reheat them gently in a preheated 350° F oven for 10-15 minutes.

Ashley Todaro

Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Galette

A golden galette filled with bright cranberries, zesty orange, and a creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese, wrapped in a buttery flaky crust, making the perfect holiday treat.

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Puff Pastry Crust

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp fine salt
• ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 3-5 tbsp ice water

Cream Cheese Filling

• 4oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1 tbsp orange juice

Cranberry-Orange Topping

• 1½ cups fresh cranberries
• ¼ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tsp orange zest
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• pinch of salt

Method

 

To make the crust

1. 1. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar and salt
2. Add cold butter and cut it in with a pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form.
3. Drizzle ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until the dough just comes together.
4. Flatten into a disk, wrap and chill for at least 45 minutes.

To make the cream cheese layer

1. Beat cream cheese with sugar, vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth.
2. Refridgerate until ready to assemble.

To make the cranberry-orange filling

1. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, sugar, zest, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Cook over medium heat 6-8 minutes, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens slightly.
3. Cool completely

Assemble the galette

1. Preheat the oven to 400°℉ (205°C)
2. On parchment paper, roll out the dough into a 12 inch circle.
3. Spread the cream cheese layer into the center, leaving a 2-inch border.
4. Spoon the cranberry-orange filling on top.
5. Fold edges over the filling, pleating as you go.
6. Brust crust with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
7. Bake for 28-30 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling slightly.
8. Cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing- it sets as it cools.

Notes

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