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Crispy Tomato Basil Galette

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A quick and easy galette featuring flaky puff pastry, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil, perfect for casual dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet store-bought frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 4–5 medium ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced (Roma or heirloom varieties)
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, chiffonade or roughly torn (added after baking)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional but recommended)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • A few sprigs fresh thyme (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Thaw puff pastry according to package instructions and keep chilled until ready to use.
  2. Slice tomatoes about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick using a sharp knife or mandoline. Place in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the tomatoes. Gently toss to coat evenly. Let sit while preparing pastry.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry to roughly a 12-inch (30 cm) circle. Transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Use a pastry brush to spread Dijon mustard evenly over the pastry, leaving about a 1.5-inch (4 cm) border around the edges.
  6. Layer the tomato slices over the mustard, overlapping slightly but leaving the border free.
  7. Carefully fold the pastry edges up and over the tomatoes, pleating as needed to create a rustic crust.
  8. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme over the tomato layer and crust edges.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until pastry is golden brown and crisp, and tomatoes have softened but are not soggy.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool on a cooling rack for 5 minutes. Scatter fresh basil leaves on top just before serving.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold before baking to ensure flakiness. Pat tomatoes dry if watery to prevent soggy pastry. Watch oven carefully in last 10 minutes to avoid burning; tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. Dijon mustard underlayer prevents sogginess and adds tang.

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