Baking Tonight

@BelleStarr (61102)
United States
April 29, 2016 7:48pm CST
I found a recipe the other day for a blueberry cheesecake galette. I thought it sounded wonderful so I picked up the ingredients at the grocery story. Unfortunately blueberries were so expensive that I decided to change the recipe and use strawberries. I also didn't have cornstarch so substituted flour. I am very happy with how the galette came out. It is quite delicious and we both enjoyed a piece of it as our evening snack. I called our grandson Alex who is my sweet taste tester. He was at a bonfire tonight but he thought it sounded awesome so I am wrapping up a piece for him and leaving it in the fridge so he can pick it up tomorrow while we are out. This reminded me how much I really do enjoy baking.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
30 Apr 16
Mmm yum yum, enjoy.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
30 Apr 16
Thank you it really is very tasty.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
30 Apr 16
@BelleStarr Mmm, you are making me hungry lol.
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• United States
2 May 16
@BelleStarr I just looked at this yummy dessert and I think this is a delightful dish!
• United States
30 Apr 16
Wow, looks scrumptious! I have to get my bake on this weekend. Hubby is away tonight. I will probably bake before he gets home tomorrow. Maybe a cake, maybe cookies. Will depend on my mood.
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• United States
30 Apr 16
@BelleStarr my husband isn't one to eat berries, but would probably try it with apples.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
30 Apr 16
@ElusiveButterfly When I do the apple I don't do the cheese cake part it is just a one crust apple pie but yummy
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
30 Apr 16
My usual is an apple galette so this was adventurous for me. I am very pleased with the results.
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@Shavkat (139933)
• Philippines
30 Apr 16
Wow! It looks so tasty. I wish I could have a bite.
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@Shavkat (139933)
• Philippines
18 May 16
@BelleStarr Thanks.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 May 16
I am giving out virtual bites so I hope you enjoy!!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
30 Apr 16
I just got back from having pizza with friends. I'm so stuffed right now, that I can't even think of dessert. It looks great, and I am positive that Alex will give it the seal of approval. I'm famous for my New York cheesecake and pear and pistachio tarte.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
30 Apr 16
I like the sound of those. Thanks and yes I am pretty sure that Alex will enjoy his piece. Sounds like you had a great evening.
@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Apr 16
Substituting ingredients here and there doesn't usually make much difference to a recipe. This sounds really yummy. I'd prefer strawberries to blueberries.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
30 Apr 16
The flavorings were lemon and nutmeg though so I was concerned that they are better with blueberries but it does taste good, next time I might add rhubarb!!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
1 May 16
@JudyEv I love the added tartness.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Apr 16
@BelleStarr Rhubarb goes with just about any fruit it seems.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
30 Apr 16
Looks wonderful- I love a galette becasue there's not tons of pastry- and this one looks so good! Blueberries are expensive here too- I was going to buy some but the special that was $3.99 for organic ones is off and now they were either 6.99 or 5.99 so forget it. I would, however, spend that much once or twice when the wild ones come out- because it's a fleeting treat. Glad you enjoyed your treat!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 May 16
I want to try it again when I can afford the blueberries, I am sure it will be even better.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
18 May 16
@BelleStarr I now have a hankering for a piece of fruit pie- LOL! My fave is blueberry or peach- let us know how the blueberry tasted- and also where was the cornstarch supposed to go? Mixed with the fruit I guess.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 May 16
@MarymargII Yes it was to be mixed with the fruit to thicken it.
@funkeyguhl (1743)
• Philippines
24 May 16
That looks like a very yummy galette! I hope you don't mind sharing the recipe. I love baking myself and I am happy whenever my family in particular my husband likes what I bake . What other pastries do you bake?
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• Philippines
24 May 16
@BelleStarr This is great! A big thanks and you have just said the magic words "crumble"... my favorite!!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
24 May 16
I have the recipe on my food blog hope you enjoy. I make an apple galette as well and crumbles from time to time.
I love food and this blog will give me a way to share my love with my friends and family. Monday, May 2, 2016 Strawberry Cheesecake Galette I found a recipe the other day for a blueberry cheesecake galette and I decided it sounded like something I would en
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
30 Apr 16
The photo looks good and I am sure the dessert was good too.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
30 Apr 16
Thank you yes it was. Best if all it was a very easy recipe.
@Tampa_girl7 (50250)
• United States
18 May 16
It sounds scrumptious.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 May 16
It is very delicious and quite easy to make so a good combination. lol
• United States
30 Apr 16
oh boy! did'ja save me a piece, too? that jest looks divine 'n now y'ave got me huntin' fer a gluten free recipe i can tweak. 'course, i'm'n a bit'f a pickle coz i've got blueberries'n strawberries'n the freezer - which to use?? perhaps both :D
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 May 16
If you made a nut crust, it is made with cornstarch inside instead of flour so you could make it.
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• United States
18 May 16
@BelleStarr sadly, i can't partake'n nothin' with corn neither. i'm wonderin' though what other gluten free flour combo's i could com'p with to pull'f such??
@Dragonairy1 (1722)
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
2 May 16
It sounds lovely.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
5 May 16
It really was an easy enough to make it something I will want to make again
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
5 May 16
That looks heavenly. Envy envy Alex.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
5 May 16
lol Yes Alex does get to enjoy my baking but we usually put him to work when he is around.
@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
5 May 16
@BelleStarr Not child abuse? lol
@DeborahDiane (40293)
• Laguna Woods, California
5 May 16
Mmmmm! Blueberry cheesecake sounds delicious!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 May 16
It is a very simple cheese can and only takes about 25 minutes in the oven so it is easy too!!
@miniam (9154)
• Bern, Switzerland
30 Apr 16
Looks lovely,hope your own will look and taste just as good
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
1 May 16
That is my own, I baked that strawberry cheesecake galette.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
1 May 16
@miniam It does!!
@miniam (9154)
• Bern, Switzerland
1 May 16
@BelleStarr Well done,hope it tasted as good as it looks
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@maxen07 (882)
• Philippines
30 Apr 16
I hope someday I could afford an oven and do a baking business at home. I always see the cakes, cupcakes, cookies and breads you Americans do in the Lifestyle Network and I would love to be able top spoil my family with them.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 May 16
I guess we all take our ovens for granted, I hope that you get one too!!
@Hate2Iron (15727)
• Canada
30 Apr 16
Lucky you... whenever I change a recipe... it never turns out! My chocolate chip, oatmeal bars were my last disaster!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
1 May 16
That does sound rather delicious what went wring?. I am a pretty good baker and I know how to substitute but I do occasionally miscalculate. I wasn't sure that strawberries had the same liquid as blueberries so I added a little more flour.
@LadyDuck (471506)
• Switzerland
30 Apr 16
I love baking, in a short time I stop myLotting and I go down into the kitchen to bake a pie and some muffins.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
30 Apr 16
I do make an apple galette frequently but it has been a while since I tried a new recipe.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
30 Apr 16
I think I would have preferred it with the strawberries. You have won my vote!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
5 May 16
As soon as blueberries are better pried I will try it with the blueberries and let you know. It was good.
@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
30 Apr 16
Wow that looks great and sure that it will really worth for your grandson.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 May 16
Thank you yes the grandsons love my baking.
@sgbrown (1638)
• United States
30 Apr 16
This looks delicious! It's a shame that blueberries are so expensive, they are my favorite. Hubby would love the strawberry one. I wish I enjoyed baking, but I have never been much of a "baker". I make a cobbler every once in a while.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 May 16
I have to say, this is very easy and doesn't take a lot of time to make.
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