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Heirloom Tomato Galette with Honey and Goat Cheese Recipe

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This Heirloom Tomato Galette recipe features a flaky, buttery crust filled with caramelized shallots, creamy goat cheese, and sweet heirloom tomatoes drizzled with honey and fragrant herbs. Perfectly balanced between savory and sweet, this rustic French tart makes an elegant yet simple appetizer or light meal.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 1/2 cup salted butter (frozen)
  • 1.5 cups all purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/3 cup ice cold water (approximately, may need more or less)

For the Filling

  • 5 shallots (sliced)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
  • 6 oz goat cheese
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 4 heirloom tomatoes (sliced)
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
  • 1 large egg (beaten)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Grate the frozen butter using a cheese grater into a small bowl and keep it in the freezer to stay cold. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. When ready, whisk the grated butter into the flour mixture until it forms a crumbly texture resembling coarse meal.
  2. Add Ice Water: Slowly add ice cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to make the dough too wet or too dry.
  3. Roll Out Dough: Gather the dough into a ball, then roll it out on a floured surface into a 10-12 inch round about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer the dough round onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator to keep it cool while preparing the filling.
  4. Caramelize Shallots: Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes until golden and caramelized.
  5. Prepare Tomatoes: Slice the heirloom tomatoes and season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  6. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
  7. Assemble Galette: Remove chilled dough from refrigerator. Sprinkle the dough evenly with plain breadcrumbs, leaving a 2-inch border free. The breadcrumbs will absorb excess moisture from the tomatoes.
  8. Add Filling Layers: Crumble goat cheese over breadcrumbs, drizzle with honey, then layer on the caramelized shallots. Sprinkle any remaining breadcrumbs on top.
  9. Top with Tomatoes and Herbs: Arrange the seasoned tomato slices evenly over the shallots and goat cheese layer. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle fresh thyme and chopped rosemary over the top.
  10. Fold Dough Edges: Carefully fold the edges of the dough up and over the filling, pleating as needed to create a rustic border. Brush the exposed dough crust with the beaten egg to encourage browning.
  11. Bake Galette: Bake the galette in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Notes

  • Keep the butter and water cold to ensure a flaky pastry crust.
  • Do not overwork the dough—mix just until combined to avoid toughness.
  • The breadcrumbs help prevent sogginess by absorbing tomato juices.
  • Use ripe heirloom tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • Let the galette cool slightly before slicing to allow filling to set.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently.

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