Blackberry Bonanza and Blackberry Cheesecake Galette!

Look at these blackberries! This warmer, drier summer actually seemed beneficial to them. I love blackberries. They are dark and sweet and their seeds don't annoy me as much as raspberry seeds. My husband likes to freeze them to eat all winter. That's okay with me, but I wanted to celebrate these beauties. My friend, Dodi, and I decided to try this recipe from Deb Perelman's Smittenkitchen.com. She said it tastes like a cheese danish, and I agree. 

One of my great cooking challenges is making pie crust. Just. Cannot. Usually. Get. It. Right. This crust was different and easy, and making it in a cheesecake pan worked well. 

I followed Deb's recipe to the letter, except that I didn't have any pistachios. This recipe uses lime rather than lemon. I like lime with most fruits. I especially like it with blackberries. Look at this glorious creature!

Yes, I know the crust is a bit of a mess, however it was tricky to fold it over in the high-walled, spring-form pan with the liquidy filling.  It proves looks aren't everything : )

It tastes every bit as good as it looks. Make it!