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Tomato & Shallot Galette

This Tomato & Shallot Galette has crispy pastry topped with a layer of herby, creamy, goat and parmesan cheese, caramelized shallots, and bright heirloom tomatoes.
Prep Time:4 hours
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:5 hours
Course: Bread & Baked, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Galette, Pastry, Tomato
Servings: 8

Ingredients

Pastry Dough

  • 2 c All purpose flour, spoon and leveled (260g)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3/4 c salted butter, frozen
  • 6 tbsp Ice water, plus more if needed

Herby Cheese Spread

  • 4 oz soft goat cheese
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 c Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
  • 2 tsp Fresh thyme
  • 1 1/2 tsp Fresh chives, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Coarsely cracked black pepper, to taste

Caramelized Shallots

  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 5 shallots, sliced
  • Water, for cooking
  • Salt, to taste

Galette

  • 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced (or 2 large tomatoes)
  • 1/4 c parmesan, freshly shredded
  • Egg wash, 1 egg + splash of water
  • Fresh thyme
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Cracked black pepper
  • Hot honey, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, and sugar.
  • Grate the frozen butter on the large side of a box grater and mix into the flour using a pastry blender.
  • Add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough just comes together into a crumbly mixture.
  • Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and bring together into a large disc.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours.

Prepare the Fillings

  • After the dough has chilled for a while, cook the shallots in a pan with 1 tbsp butter over medium heat.
  • Season with a pinch of salt, then cook for 20-25 minutes, adding 2 tbsp of water every 5 minutes or so to help them get jammy.
  • Place the sliced tomatoes onto paper towels or clean kitchen towels and salt to bring out their moisture.
  • After about 15 minutes, turn them over and do the same thing with the other side.
  • Pat them down to remove the moisture and excess salt before using.
  • Add cream cheese, goat cheese, parmesan, and a pinch of salt to a food processor and blitz until combined.
  • Place cheese mixture in a bowl and mix with the herbs.

Assemble and Finish the Galette

  • Remove the dough from the fridge and roll out to a 14 inch circle.
  • Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet and into the fridge for another 20 minutes.
  • Place a second baking sheet into the oven and preheat the oven to 400F with the baking sheet inside.
  • Remove the dough from the fridge and assemble the galette on the same baking sheet.
  • Cheese spread down first, leaving about a 2 inch border around the pastry dough.
  • Layer the caramelized onions, then tomatoes, and sprinkle with thyme.
  • Fold edges of the dough over and egg wash the crust/edges.
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the egg wash and fridge the dough for another 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the parchment paper with the galette onto the pre-heated baking tray.
  • Place baking tray in the oven on the bottom rack. Bake for about 40 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let rest 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Garnish with flaky sea salt, black pepper, more thyme, and hot honey.