Pineapple Streusel Cake

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rustic free-form tart featuring juicy pineapple slices, a buttery crust, and a crunchy brown sugar streusel topping.
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Pineapple Streusel Cake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 285

Description

This Pineapple Streusel Cake is a delightful twist on the classic fruit galette, offering a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and crunchy textures. The recipe utilizes a simple all-purpose flour and butter crust, either homemade or store-bought, folded casually over vibrant pineapple slices. The star of the show is the homemade streusel topping, made by combining light brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, and cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. This topping adds a delightful crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft, caramelized fruit. Finished with a brush of warm apricot glaze, the galette shines with a glossy, appetizing finish. Its an elegant yet easy dessert that feels homemade and comforting, perfect for weekend brunches, casual gatherings, or as a special treat to end a summer meal. Serve it slightly warm to let the flavors meld together.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the peeled and cored pineapple into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Cut the rounds in half if they are too large. Place slices on paper towels to absorb excess juice.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and flour. Mix until well combined.
  4. Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  5. Roll out the pastry dough on a lightly floured surface into a rough circle, large enough to fit on your baking sheet. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Arrange the pineapple slices over the center of the pastry in concentric circles, slightly overlapping them. Leave a 1-inch border around the edge of the dough empty.
  7. Fold the 1-inch border of the pastry up and over the edges of the pineapple slices, pleating as necessary to create a rustic crust.
  8. Sprinkle the prepared streusel topping evenly over the pineapple slices and the folded crust.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  10. While the galette bakes, strain the warm apricot jam through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any bits.
  11. Remove the galette from the oven. Immediately brush the warm apricot glaze over the pineapple slices for a glossy finish.
  12. Allow the galette to cool on the baking sheet for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving lukewarm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 285kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.5g23%
Saturated Fat 8.9g45%
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugars 24g
Protein 3.2g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pineapple, streusel, galette, tart, dessert, baking, brown sugar, pastry, apricot glaze, fruit tart, easy dessert, summer baking, rustic cake
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