Tomato Galette

Tomato Galette

Crispy Tomato Tart

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 55m
Total Time: 3h 10m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

668
сalories
45,7g
fat
49,4g
carbohydrates
15,5g
protein
162mg
cholesterol
3493mg
sodium
Tomato Galette

Recipe Description

This Tomato Galette is better than any tart or pie you’ll ever try. With a soft and tasty tomato and chives center filling wrapped in crispy and flaky, homemade pastry, it’s absolutely divine.

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, no matter the occasion, this dish serves up perfectly every time. Enjoy it with a serving of sour cream or sweet chili sauce on the side! 

To make Tomato Galette, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Tomato Galette

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare pastry

    1 min
    Step 1 - Tomato Galette

    In a food processor, pulse 2 cups flour and 1¼ tsp kosher salt, to combine.

  2. 2

    Add butter

    2 min
    Step 2 - Tomato Galette

    Add butter and continue pulsing until mixture resembles coarse meal and a few pea-size butter pieces remain.

  3. 3

    Add vinegar and ice water

    1 min
    Step 3 - Tomato Galette

    Transfer the dough to a large bowl and drizzle with vinegar and ¼ cup ice water. Mix well, using a fork and add more ice water, one tablespoonful at a time, as needed, until a shaggy dough begins to stick together.

  4. 4

    Knead

    2 min
    Step 4 - Tomato GaletteStep 4 - Tomato Galette

    Turn out dough onto a work surface and lightly knead any dry spots into the pastry. Do not overwork. Form the dough into a disk shape and cover in plastic wrap.

  5. 5

    Refrigerate

    2h
    Step 5 - Tomato Galette

    Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, to chill.

  6. 6

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat oven to 400 °F.

  7. 7

    Season tomato mix

    1 min
    Step 7 - Tomato Galette

    In a large bowl, gently toss the tomatoes, garlic, and remaining teaspoon of kosher salt to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes.

  8. 8

    Drain tomatoes

    2 min
    Step 8 - Tomato Galette

    Transfer the tomatoes to paper towels, draining and discarding any liquid.

  9. 9

    Prepare dough to fill

    1 min
    Step 9 - Tomato Galette

    Once chilled, unwrap and roll out the dough onto a lightly floured piece of baking parchment paper into a 14-inch, ⅛ thick round shape.

  10. 10

    Add cheese

    1 min
    Step 10 - Tomato Galette

    Sprinkle cheese over the center of the dough leaving a 1½-inch border.

  11. 11

    Add tomatoes and garlic

    2 min
    Step 11 - Tomato Galette

    Arrange seasoned tomatoes and garlic, evenly, over the cheese.

  12. 12

    Complete galette

    2 min
    Step 12 - Tomato Galette

    Bring the edges of the pastry over the tomato filling, overlapping if needed, to create a 1½-inch surrounding border. Brush the pastry with egg and sprinkle sea salt and pepper over the visible tomatoes, in the middle.

  13. 13

    Chill

    10 min
    Step 13 - Tomato Galette

    Place in the freezer for 10 minutes, to chill.

  14. 14

    Bake

    55 min
    Step 14 - Tomato Galette

    Once chilled, bake in preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, rotating once, until cooked through and the crust is golden brown.

  15. 15

    Serve

    Step 15 - Tomato Galette

    Cool slightly on the baking sheet before garnishing with lemon zest and sprinkles of chives.

This Tomato Galette will soon become your favorite homemade pastry to make. With a very easy to follow recipe, you can now make baking look simple! Try it for yourself and send us your gorgeous galette creations. Tag #cookmerecipes online and in your own posts.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Zachary Thompson
December 31, 2024
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I made the Tomato Galette for my family gathering and it was a hit! My kids loved the crispy crust and the tasty filling rounded off the meal. I’m so proud to brag about it to my friends. The recipe is really simple, which makes it easy for busy dads like me to impress everyone!

Paola Ramirez
September 3, 2024
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Deliciosa y fácil.

Mark
October 15, 2023
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Soo easy wow

Carolyn Smith
September 15, 2023
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I tried the Tomato Galette for our family brunch, and it was superb. Everyone loved the flaky pastry and the flavorful filling. It reminded me of my grandma's garden, which made it even more special. Definitely a new favorite in our home.

QuickSilver
August 12, 2022
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Delicious! Made it for the family dinner, and they all loved it!

Kenny
June 18, 2022
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Superb Tomato Galette!

Wendy Thompson
May 26, 2022
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So simple and delicious, loved it.

Wanda
May 16, 2022
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Delicious!

Alyssa
December 4, 2021
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OMG! This Tomato Galette is sooo delish! Made it for a family brunch and we all devoured it! Super easy to whip up and looked fancy. Totally proud of myself. 😍

Paola
November 24, 2020
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¡Increíblemente delicioso, wow!

Fiona
March 18, 2020
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Superb flavors! Made this for my kids' brunch, and they loved it! The crispy crust and fresh tomatoes were such a hit. We’ll be making it again for family gatherings. So proud to serve it!

Ana Martínez
January 25, 2020
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Increíblemente deliciosa y fácil.

Jessie
January 10, 2020
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This Tomato Galette was so easy to make! My husband loved it for dinner last night.

Tom
January 2, 2020
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This galette is great. I tried it for a brunch with friends, and everyone loved it. The flaky crust with the juicy tomatoes was a hit. So easy to make, I will surely make it again.

Yasmin
September 15, 2019
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Este galette de tomate es lo mejor, en serio. Lo hice para una cena con amigos y todos fliparon. Tan simple y sabroso, ¡definitivamente lo haré de nuevo!

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