Easy Tomato Basil Galette with Goat Cheese
A rustic French pastry featuring a buttery crust filled with ripe tomatoes, creamy goat cheese, and fresh basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 to 4 medium ripe tomatoes (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped or torn)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
- 1 clove garlic (minced or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg (beaten, optional, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prep the crust: Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- Slice the tomatoes: Thinly slice the tomatoes, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Assemble the filling: Place the rolled-out dough on parchment paper. Spread cheese over the center, leaving a 2-inch border.
- Add tomatoes and basil: Layer tomato slices over cheese, then sprinkle with basil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Fold the edges: Gently fold the dough edges over the filling.
- Brush and bake: Brush with egg wash, drizzle olive oil, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 35-40 minutes until golden.
- Cool and serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For best results, ensure tomatoes are well pat-dried to prevent sogginess. You can customize the filling with seasonal vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
