Easy Tomato Basil Galette with Goat Cheese
This easy tomato basil galette with goat cheese is a rustic, savory pastry featuring juicy tomatoes, tangy goat cheese, and fragrant basil wrapped in a golden, flaky crust—perfect for summer meals or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 sheet pie dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 3–4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped or torn
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay out the pie dough on the baking sheet and lightly score a circle in the center, leaving a 2-inch border.
- Salt the tomato slices and place them on paper towels for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Spread crumbled goat cheese over the center of the dough, then layer the tomato slices on top, slightly overlapping.
- Sprinkle black pepper, drizzle olive oil, and top with fresh basil.
- Fold the edges of the dough up and over the filling, pleating to form a rustic crust.
- Brush the crust with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until crust is golden and tomatoes are roasted.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add caramelized onions or shredded cheese like mozzarella or parmesan for extra flavor.
- Use puff pastry for a flakier alternative.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Drain tomatoes well to prevent a soggy crust.
- Freeze unbaked galette and bake from frozen, adding 10 minutes to bake time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 galette)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
