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Flavorful Heirloom Tomato Galette Recipe Easy Homemade with Creamy Goat Cheese

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A flaky, buttery galette filled with vibrant heirloom tomatoes and creamy goat cheese, enhanced with fresh herbs and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for a quick, elegant summer meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons ice-cold water
  • 2 cups assorted heirloom tomatoes, sliced (about 400g total)
  • 4 ounces (115g) creamy goat cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (plus extra for brushing the crust)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon honey or balsamic glaze (optional)
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 teaspoon water (for egg wash)
  • Coarse sea salt (like Maldon) for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into flour using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
  2. Drizzle in 3 tablespoons of ice-cold water and gently mix with a fork. Add remaining water, one teaspoon at a time, if dough doesn’t hold when pinched. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Slice heirloom tomatoes about 1/4-inch thick and set aside. In a small bowl, mix softened goat cheese with chopped basil, thyme, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and spreadable.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a roughly 12-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Spread goat cheese mixture evenly over dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Arrange tomato slices on top, overlapping slightly. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Optionally drizzle honey or balsamic glaze over tomatoes.
  6. Fold dough edges over filling, pleating as needed. Brush crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake galette for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden and crisp and tomatoes have softened but not collapsed.
  8. Let galette cool on a rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure a flaky crust. Pat tomatoes dry to avoid soggy crust. Don’t overwork the dough to keep it tender. Use egg wash for a shiny, golden crust. The galette can be made gluten-free with alternative flours but expect a denser texture. Can freeze unbaked galette for up to 1 month.

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