Rustic Blueberry Mint Galettes: A Delightfully Imperfect Spring Treat

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Rustic, free-form beauty filled with bursting berries and a garden-fresh twist

📌 A Little Messy, a Lot Beautiful

This is the kind of dessert that doesn’t need to be perfect to be beautiful. These blueberry galettes are wild, rustic, and wonderfully simple—and that’s what I love most about them. The crust is tender and buttery, the blueberries bubble into jammy bliss, and the chopped mint? It’s the little spark that makes people say, “What is that? I love it.”

I first started making galettes when I didn’t have the patience for pie. They’re forgiving, easy to shape by hand, and feel almost like something you’d bake in a cozy cabin kitchen with the windows wide open. Perfect for a spring Sunday with a warm breeze and a table full of women you love.

Make them small and individual for a Mother’s Day gathering, or shape one big galette to slice and share. Either way, these are joyfully imperfect—and that’s the point. 💙

💗 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 🫐 Berries and herbs make magic together
• 🧈 Rustic, no-fuss crust = no rolling pin stress
• 🌿 Mint adds brightness and balance
• 🍨 Delicious warm with ice cream or chilled with whipped cream
• 🧺 Easy to pack for picnics or tea-time trays

⏱️ Quick Reference

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 small galettes or 1 large
Dietary Info: Vegetarian

Key Ingredients at a Glance:

• Blueberries
• Fresh mint
• Flour
• Butter
• Lemon juice
• Sugar

🧂 Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 3–4 tbsp ice water

For the Filling:

• 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint

Optional for brushing & garnish:

• 1 egg + 1 tsp water (for egg wash)
• Coarse sugar
• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
• Extra fresh mint for topping

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Dough

• In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
• Cut in butter with your fingers or a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
• Drizzle in ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, mixing gently until dough just comes together.
• Shape into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Filling

• In a mixing bowl, toss blueberries with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and chopped mint.
• Set aside to macerate while the dough chills.

3. Assemble the Galettes

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Roll out dough on parchment into 4 small circles or one large 10-inch round.
• Spoon filling into the center, leaving a 1½-inch border.
• Fold the edges up and over the filling, pleating gently.
• Brush crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

4. Bake

• Bake for 20–25 minutes (30–35 for large galette), until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
• Cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm or room temp.

🍽️ Serving & Pairing Ideas

• Top with vanilla bean ice cream or lemon whipped cream
• Sprinkle with extra mint or edible flowers for a garden-party finish
• Serve alongside fresh lemonade or herbal iced tea

🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

• Keeps covered at room temp for 1 day, or refrigerated up to 3 days
• Reheat in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes to refresh the crust
• Dough can be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month

🌷 Final Thoughts & Call to Action

There’s something honest and beautiful about a dessert that isn’t perfect on purpose. These galettes are exactly that—simple, flavorful, and a little bit wild, like the best spring days. They taste like freedom and smell like the garden.

If you bake them, I’d love to see your beautiful messes! Tag me on Instagram or Pinterest @southernsoilsunshine or drop a comment below to share your own spring baking moments.

More from the garden kitchen:
👉 Meyer Lemon Verbena Tartlets
👉 Lavender Honey Panna Cotta
👉 Pressed Flower Sugar Cookies