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heirloom tomato galette
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5 from 1 vote

Heirloom Tomato Galette with Pesto and Mozzarella

Buttery layers of crusty dough wrapped around fresh tomatoes and cheese.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Keyword: heirloom tomato galette, pesto galette, tomato galette
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 410kcal
Cost: $30

Equipment

  • 1 large sheet pan metal
  • parchment paper
  • 1 Food processor to make pesto
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 large plate
  • paper towels to dab tomatoes
  • cutting board
  • plastic wrap for the galette dough
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

The Galette Dough

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 12 tbsp unsalted butter cold, sliced into tbsp-sized chunks
  • 7 tbsp ice cold water
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt

For assembly

  • 1 large heirloom tomato sliced thin
  • ¼ cup fresh pesto recipe below
  • 4-5 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 pinch dried oregano
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • fresh basil torn, for topping

Instructions

  • To make the galette dough, add the flour and salt to a food processor and pulse together. Then add the butter pieces. Pulse until the dough looks shaggy and mostly combined.
    3 cups all purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, 12 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Add the apple cider vinegar and pulse. Then add the ice water one tablespoon at a time, pulsing it as you go. You may need more or less ice water - when the dough forms into one large ball, stop adding water or else it will get too wet. Turn the dough out onto a counter and knead it about five times, just to form it into a nice disc. If it's really sticky, sprinkle some additional flour on the dough as you knead.
    Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place it to chill in the fridge, for at least two hours or overnight.
    7 tbsp ice cold water, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Take your galette dough out of the fridge and let it sit for around 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400℉. On a cutting board, slice your heirloom tomato thinly. Place the tomatoes on a plate with a paper towel. Cover the tomatoes with another paper towel and gently tap it so it absorbs the excess water from the tomato. Let sit for 15 minutes.
    1 large heirloom tomato
  • Grab your dough and lightly flour your work surface to prevent sticking. With your rolling pin, roll the dough into a large circle, at least 12 inches across and about an ⅛th inch thick. It doesn't have to be perfect.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer your dough to the baking sheet. In the center of your dough, place your mozzarella slices, leaving around a 2 inch border on all sides. Spoon on the pesto and smooth it out. Layer on the heirloom tomatoes, overlapping them to fully cover the pesto and cheese underneath.
    4-5 slices mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup fresh pesto
  • Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Fold the edges of the dough over the edges of the tomatoes, leaving the center of the filling exposed.
    salt and pepper, 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • Brush the dough with the egg wash and while it's wet, sprinkle oregano on the crust. Place it in the oven and bake it for around 30-35 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. Allow to cool for 10-20 minutes before slicing to eat. Top with fresh basil.
    1 egg, 1 pinch dried oregano, fresh basil

Notes

fresh pesto recipe:
  • 1 cup basil leaves
  • ½ cup parsley
  • juice of a lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan
  • ground pepper
  • pinch of salt
  • red pepper flakes
 
In a food processor, add the garlic, pine nuts, basil, parsley, lemon juice, and parmesan. Add a pinch of salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Pulse until smooth. Add the olive oil and pulse until smooth again.