Apple Cheddar Galette with Crispy Herb
If you’re in search of a dish that marries sweet and savory in the most delightful way, look no further than this Apple Cheddar Galette with Crispy Herb. This rustic tart features a flaky pastry enveloping tender slices of honeycrisp apple and sharp cheddar cheese, topped with fresh herbs for an irresistible flavor combination. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and will impress your guests without demanding hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup salted butter
- 1¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 large honeycrisp apple, cored and thinly sliced
- Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon white grape juice
- 2–3 tablespoons ice cold water
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk
- Flaky salt
- Honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, cheddar cheese, and thyme. Cut in chilled butter until crumbly. Gradually add white grape juice and ice water until dough holds together.
- Chill: Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Apples: Slice honeycrisp apple and toss with melted butter and sugar.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out chilled dough into a 10-12 inch circle and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Assemble: Sprinkle half the cheddar on dough, layer with apple slices, then top with remaining cheddar.
- Fold Edges: Fold the crust edges over apples and brush with milk; sprinkle flaky salt on top.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish: Drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg