Caprese Galette Recipe
This Caprese Galette is a rustic and elegant savory tart featuring a flaky homemade pie crust filled with fresh Roma tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves. The edges of the dough are folded to encase the flavorful filling, then brushed with a rich egg and cream mixture before baking to a golden perfection. It’s an easy yet impressive dish perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Savory Tart
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 recipe homemade pie crust (use half)
Filling
- 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced into 12 thin slices (about ¼-inch each)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- ½ cup (12 g) fresh basil leaves
Egg Wash
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¼ cup (59.5 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the homemade pie dough into about a 14-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to the lined baking sheet.
- Arrange the filling: Starting in the center of the dough, arrange the sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in overlapping circles, leaving 2-3 inches of dough exposed around the edges.
- Fold edges of dough: Fold the exposed edges of the dough over the filling to create a rustic, pleated crust, forming a galette shape.
- Prepare egg wash: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy whipping cream, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Apply egg wash: Brush the exposed dough edges with the egg wash, then pour the remaining mixture evenly over the tops of the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil to enrich and set the filling.
- Bake: Bake the galette for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly but set.
- Cool and serve: Remove the galette from the oven, let it cool for about 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe Roma tomatoes for vibrant flavor and texture.
- You can substitute store-bought pie crust if you prefer a quicker preparation.
- Letting the galette cool slightly helps the filling set and makes it easier to slice.
- This galette can be served warm or at room temperature, making it great for entertaining.
- To make it vegetarian, ensure the pie crust contains no animal fats if needed.
Keywords: Caprese galette, savory galette, tomato mozzarella tart, basil tart, homemade pie crust, Italian appetizer
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