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Fresh Heirloom Tomato Galette with Creamy Goat Cheese

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A rustic, flaky galette featuring sweet heirloom tomatoes and tangy creamy goat cheese, perfect for a quick and satisfying summer snack or light meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3–4 tablespoons (45-60ml) ice water, cold
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 medium heirloom tomatoes (about 2 cups sliced), mixed colors
  • 4 ounces (115g) creamy goat cheese, softened
  • 6–8 fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or dried)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Sea salt flakes (optional, for finishing)
  • Balsamic glaze (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  2. Add cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or two forks to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of ice water over the flour mixture and gently toss with a fork until dough starts to clump together. Add an additional tablespoon if needed. Form dough into a flat disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Slice heirloom tomatoes about 1/4 inch thick. Lay on paper towels, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let rest for 10-15 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry gently.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough into a roughly 12-inch circle. Transfer to baking sheet.
  7. Spread softened goat cheese evenly over dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
  8. Scatter minced garlic and torn basil leaves over the cheese.
  9. Arrange tomato slices on top, slightly overlapping to cover cheese layer.
  10. Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper over tomatoes.
  11. Fold edges of dough up and over tomatoes, pleating to create rustic edge.
  12. Brush dough crust with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  13. Bake for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden brown and tomatoes are tender and bubbling. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  14. Remove from oven and let cool on a rack for about 10 minutes.
  15. Optionally, sprinkle with sea salt flakes and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

Notes

Keep butter and water cold for flaky crust. Salt and drain tomato slices to prevent soggy crust. Optionally add a thin layer of breadcrumbs under goat cheese to absorb moisture. Let galette rest 10 minutes before slicing for clean cuts. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast.

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Keywords: heirloom tomato galette, goat cheese galette, summer snack, flaky crust, easy galette recipe, tomato tart, rustic galette

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