Savory Apple Cheddar Galette with a Flaky Herb Crust

Savory Apple Cheddar Galette with a Flaky Herb Crust

A deliciously simple dessert blending honeycrisp apples and cheddar cheese in a flaky herb crust.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 40

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1 40

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Crust

1.5 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon flaky salt sea salt or kosher salt works best
0.5 cups cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
2 tablespoons vodka can substitute with buttermilk or vinegar

For the Filling

1 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 cups honeycrisp apples thinly sliced, about ⅛ inch thick
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon thyme fresh recommended

For the Finish

1 tablespoon milk for brushing the crust

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Pastry cutter
Rolling Pin
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Combine flour, flaky salt, and cold butter in a mixing bowl until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add vodka and mix until dough comes together; shape it into a disc, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
Slice the apples and toss with sugar in a bowl to coat.
Roll the chilled dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the dough, followed by the sliced apples.
Fold the dough edges over the filling and brush with milk or an egg wash.
Chill for an additional 10-15 minutes before baking at 400°F for 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store leftover galette in an airtight container for up to 4 days; unbaked galette can be frozen for a month.

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