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Heirloom Tomato Galette with Goat Cheese & Basil

This rustic heirloom tomato galette with goat cheese and basil is the perfect summer dinner. Flaky crust, juicy tomatoes, and creamy tang all in one easy recipe!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Dinner, Light Lunch
Cuisine: American, Farm-to-table, Rustic Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
For the crust:
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 tbsp cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 3 –4 tbsp ice water
For the filling:
  • 3 –4 medium heirloom tomatoes sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1/2 tsp salt plus more for sprinkling
  • 4 oz goat cheese softened
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard optional, but trust me
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil torn
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)

Method
 

Instructions:
    Prepare the tomatoes:
    1. Slice tomatoes and spread them on paper towels. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and let sit for 15–20 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry gently.
    Make the crust:
    1. In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mix resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time until dough holds together. Form into a disk, wrap, and chill for 20 minutes.
    Preheat oven:
    1. Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Assemble the galette:
    1. Roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to baking sheet. Spread Dijon mustard over the center, leaving a 2-inch border. Crumble goat cheese over mustard. Layer tomato slices over cheese, overlapping slightly. Season with pepper and a bit more salt. Fold edges of crust up over filling, pleating as needed. Brush crust with egg wash.
    Bake:
    1. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until crust is golden brown and tomatoes are soft and juicy.
    Top & serve:
    1. Let cool for 5–10 minutes. Sprinkle with torn fresh basil and serve warm or room temp.