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Sliced roasted tomato and basil galette on a wooden board with torn basil and a golden, pleated crust edge

Flaky Roasted Tomato and Basil Galette with Ricotta

A rustic, free-form tart with a flaky butter crust, garlicky ricotta, and roasted tomato slices, baked on a sheet pan until deep golden.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 391

Ingredients
  

Pastry
  • 190 g all-purpose flour (1 1/2 cups)
  • 115 g unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 60 ice water to 75 ml; add gradually
Filling
  • 200 g ricotta cheese whole milk
  • 30 g parmesan grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil torn, divided
  • 450 g Roma tomatoes sliced 6 mm thick
  • 1/2 tsp salt for tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Finishing
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
  • 1/4 tsp flaky salt for topping

Method
 

Make the dough
  1. Whisk the flour and salt together in a mixing bowl. Cut in the cold, cubed butter with your fingertips until the mixture looks like coarse sand with some pea-sized pieces left.
  2. Mix the vinegar into the ice water, then add it to the flour a tablespoon at a time, tossing gently, until the dough just holds together when pressed.
  3. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it, and chill for 30 minutes.
Prep the tomatoes and filling
  1. Slice the tomatoes about 6 mm / 1/4-inch thick and lay them on paper towels. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and let them sit for 15 to 20 minutes to draw out excess water, then pat dry.
  2. Heat the oven to 200C / 400F and line a 33 x 46 cm / 13 x 18-inch sheet pan with parchment.
  3. Stir the ricotta, parmesan, garlic, half the basil, and black pepper together in a bowl until combined.
Assemble and bake
  1. Roll the chilled dough between two sheets of parchment into a 35 cm / 14-inch round, then transfer it to the sheet pan.
  2. Spread the ricotta mixture over the dough, leaving a 5 cm / 2-inch border around the edge.
  3. Arrange the drained tomato slices over the ricotta and drizzle with the olive oil.
  4. Fold the dough border up and over the filling, pleating as you go around the edge.
  5. Brush the crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with flaky salt.
  6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the crust is deep golden brown and the tomato edges are caramelized.
  7. Cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then scatter the remaining basil over the top and slice into 6 wedges.

Notes

  • Salt and drain tomato slices for 15-20 minutes to prevent a soggy crust.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes minimum before rolling for a flakier bake.
  • Roll dough between parchment sheets for easy, no-stick transfer to the pan.
  • Fold crust edges snugly over the filling so juices stay contained while baking.