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Perfect Heirloom Tomato Galette Recipe Easy Homemade with Creamy Goat Cheese

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A rustic and easy-to-make tomato galette featuring flaky buttery crust, sweet heirloom tomatoes, and creamy goat cheese. Perfect for summer dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 8 tbsp (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3–4 tbsp ice water
  • 3–4 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced
  • 4 oz (115g) creamy goat cheese, softened
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Optional: 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups flour and 1/4 tsp salt. Add cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fingertips to work butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits, about 5 minutes.
  2. Drizzle 3 tablespoons ice water over flour mixture. Gently mix with a fork until dough just starts to come together. Add remaining tablespoon if needed. Form dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. While dough chills, slice heirloom tomatoes about 1/4 inch thick. In a small bowl, mix goat cheese with honey, basil, a pinch of salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth. Set aside.
  4. Lightly flour work surface. Roll dough into a 12-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet. Edges may crack slightly.
  5. Spread goat cheese mixture evenly over dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Arrange tomato slices over cheese in overlapping layers. Sprinkle with oregano or thyme if using. Season tomatoes lightly with salt and pepper, then drizzle olive oil over everything.
  6. Carefully fold dough edges over tomatoes, pleating to create rustic rim. Brush dough edges with beaten egg for golden finish.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake galette for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden brown and tomatoes are tender but not mushy.
  8. Let galette cool on a rack for 10 minutes before slicing to help filling set.

Notes

Blot tomato slices to remove excess moisture to prevent soggy crust. Keep butter cold and avoid overworking dough for flaky texture. Chill dough for 30 minutes before rolling. Baking on a preheated stone or heavy baking sheet helps crisp bottom crust. Let galette cool before slicing to set filling.

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