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Fresh Heirloom Tomato Galette with Herbed Goat Cheese

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A light and flavorful summer snack featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes and tangy herbed goat cheese on a flaky, rustic crust. Perfect for garden parties or casual lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet of store-bought or homemade pie dough (about 9–10 inches diameter)
  • 3–4 medium heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced (mix of reds, yellows, greens)
  • 4 oz (115 g) softened goat cheese
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • Pinch of garlic powder or 1 finely minced fresh garlic clove
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tbsp water (egg wash)
  • Optional: fresh basil leaves for garnish after baking

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine softened goat cheese with chopped thyme, rosemary, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth. Add 1 tsp olive oil if cheese is too stiff.
  3. Roll out pie dough on a floured surface into a roughly 12-inch (30 cm) circle. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
  4. Spread herbed goat cheese evenly over dough, leaving a 2-inch (5 cm) border.
  5. Arrange tomato slices on top of cheese, slightly overlapping. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil and honey if using.
  6. Fold dough edges up over tomatoes, pleating to contain filling. Brush edges with egg wash.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden and tomatoes softened but holding shape. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired before serving.

Notes

If crust browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. To prevent soggy crust, sprinkle cornmeal or breadcrumbs on cheese layer before adding tomatoes. Use serrated knife for thin tomato slices. Let galette rest before slicing to avoid filling slipping out. For dairy-free, substitute goat cheese with plant-based cream cheese. Gluten-free pie dough can be used for gluten-free diet.

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