Buttery Pistachio Puff Pastry Galette

A Buttery Pistachio Galette Worth Celebrating ✨

This Buttery Pistachio Puff Pastry Galette is everything you want in a festive dessert—deeply nutty, beautifully flaky, caramelised at the edges and rich with pistachio cream. It’s the kind of tart that fills the kitchen with the scent of warm butter and toasted nuts, and absolutely steals the spotlight the moment it hits the table. 🥧💚

Using a puff pastry brioche dough, this galette sits somewhere between a classic laminated tart and a soft brioche-style pastry—light, buttery and wonderfully airy. Inside, a lush pistachio cream (frangipane-style) is whipped until fluffy, then piped generously before being sealed with another delicate pastry layer. As it bakes, the cream expands, the edges turn crisp, and the base caramelises over a layer of butter, brown sugar and whole nuts. Pure magic. ✨

Why This Pistachio Galette Works So Well 💚

• Flaky layers + soft brioche notes — thanks to the enriched puff pastry dough.
• Pistachio-packed filling — using both ground nuts and whole pistachios for flavour and texture.
• Caramelised base — the butter–sugar–pistachio layer melts into a glossy, crunchy foundation.
• Perfect for celebrations — impressive, indulgent and easily feeds a crowd.
• Make-ahead friendly — dough and filling can be prepped in advance.

If you love pistachio desserts, this is a guaranteed showstopper for holidays, birthdays or any moment that calls for something unforgettable. 🎉

The Beauty of Laminated Dough in a Galette 🧈

This recipe uses a brioche-style détrempe paired with 84% dry butter, making it richer and softer than typical puff pastry yet still beautifully layered. Keeping everything cold between turns ensures clean lamination and that satisfying rise. When baked under the caramelised topping, the layers puff evenly while staying crisp and golden.

A Lush Pistachio Cream Filling 🌿

The pistachio cream is whipped long enough to dissolve the sugar and aerate the butter, resulting in a silky, flavour-forward filling that bakes into a custardy centre. Because it’s piped onto a smaller pastry disc, the cream stays neat and contained, creating a beautiful dome once baked.

Baking & Serving Tips 🍽️

• Brush away excess flour before assembling to help the layers seal.
• Keep the pastry well chilled—this keeps the galette tall and crisp.
• Bake until deep golden for the best caramelisation and flavour.
• Let it cool slightly before slicing to maintain clean edges.
• Serve warm or room temperature with nothing more than a cup of coffee or tea.

What to Expect When You Cut Into It 🔪

Every slice gives you:

• A caramelised, crunchy pistachio base
• Flaky, buttery pastry layers
• A soft, custardy, nutty pistachio centre
• Toasted whole pistachios on top for texture

It’s rich, festive and unapologetically indulgent—exactly what a pistachio dessert should be. 💚✨

Make It Ahead 🗓️

You can prepare the dough and pistachio cream a day in advance, assemble on the day, and bake shortly before serving. Leftovers warm beautifully in the oven and stay crisp.

A Crowd-Pleaser for Any Occasion 🎉

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, celebrating the holidays or bringing a standout dessert to a gathering, this pistachio galette delivers bold flavour and impressive presentation with minimal fuss. One look at those glossy pistachios and golden edges, and everyone will want a slice.