Three Cheese Tomato Thyme Galette, a true slice of summer packagedperfectly in a tomato pie! A homemade crust layered with heirloom tomatoes, shallots, thyme, Parmesan, Asiago and sharp white cheddar cheese.
It’s that time of year for beautiful, juicy, vine-ripe tomatoes. I’m not sure why the distinct flavor of garden-grown tomatoes cannot be replicated in a green house or in a mass-produced environment. I do know that because of this fact, it makes me appreciate them even more.
Their taste, texture and shape are only something that can come straight from the soil and the sun. An intricate crafted work of art that nature has perfected.
And because of this, tomatoes are the single largest crop in every garden I own – always. I have to be honest: if someone told me I could plant a garden but not tomatoes, I would probably pass on the whole thing. I know - possibly a little dramatic, but the truth nonetheless. If you’ve had the pleasure of enjoying your own homegrown tomatoes or some from the local farmers market, then I’m sure you understand.
I’m quite certain garden-grown tomatoes and fresh corn on the cob are served daily in heaven. Don’t you think? Truly heavenly bounty!
When we had a larger garden in Boston, we planted several different varieties of tomato seedlings we found at a local organic farm: Sun Gold cherry tomatoes, Brandywine beefsteak tomatoes, and some Black Krim slicing tomatoes. We rounded out our medley of heirloom tomato plants with some Super Sweet 100’s and a few Mountain Fresh slicers from the local nursery.
In total we had over 40 tomato plants we nurtured and cared for this summer… and the reward has been massive. We’ve enjoyed and shared bushels of gorgeous, juicy, sweet glorious fruit.
After moving to Florida we downsized the garden, but I stuck with my "tomatoes first!" policy. But the harvest time is still oh so rewarding. And to be honest it’s even a little overwhelming. You have all of these edible treasures that you’re stewarding. They are all little gifts packed in beautiful and unique wrappings that deserve to be savored and celebrated.
The pressure is great. We take it seriously. The weight of responsibility nudges us to partake with deep appreciation, share with great pride, and cook with surgical precision.
But these beauties deserve to be the belle of the ball, the star of the show. They don’t need much fuss, just to be elevated and allowed to shine.
Many get consumed like candy… stem to mouth. Others are sliced, salted, and devoured.
The rest are savored in simple dishes like basil burrata, chunky salsa, feta-zucchini boats, and cheesy tarts. All of these wonderful recipes are completely worthy of this summertime gem.
If you’re like me and share the same adoration for this juicy fruit, then I have the perfect recipe for you: The Three CheeseTomato Thyme Galette! This simple recipe is full of flavors that were created to be savored together.
You will need a piecrust or two - depending on how many you’re making. In my opinion, one is good and two is better, especially when you’re talking about tomato pies!
Pie crust is not my strong suit; in fact I think I’ve referred to it before as my nemesis. For a while I just gave up and bought crust at the grocery store (so feel free to do the same). But I’m happy to report I’m back in the ring today. I'm using this All Purpose Galette Doughcourtesy of Fine Cooking.
We need to slice, salt and then sweat some of those juices out of the tomatoes… or our crust will always be dough.
Then the assembling can begin. Roll out your crust into a 14-inch disc. Then add a sparse sprinkling of fresh Thyme and three cheeses (Parmesan, white cheddar and Asiago), leaving a 2-inch border around the outside edge.
Now add your tomatoes, taking care to layer them evenly all over the dough. Sprinkle with pepper more Thyme and the rest of the cheese, then fold the edge of the dough up and over the filling.
Brush the folded dough with the egg wash. Now bake the crust until it’s golden brown (40 to 50 minutes).
If you can stand it, let the Three Cheese Tomato Thyme Galette cool for 10 minutes, then serve warm.
Now you understand why you made two… one to share with your guests and one just for you!
The Three Cheese Tomato Thyme Galette… the ultimate taste of summer. Enjoy!
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Yield: 8 servings
Three Cheese Tomato Thyme Galette Recipe
Three Cheese Tomato Thyme Galette - A homemade crust layered with heirloom tomatoes, shallots, thyme, Parmesan, asiago and sharp white cheddar cheese.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Ingredients
For the All-Purpose Galette Dough:
- 6 ¾ ounces unbleached all-purpose flour, (about 1 ½ cups)
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 ½ ounces cold unsalted butter (9 tablespoons), cut into ½-inch pieces
- 4-5 tablespoons ice water
For the Galette Filling:
- 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes
- 2-3 large shallots
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon heavy cream or half and half
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
- 4 ounces shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces shredded asiago cheese
- 2 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
For the Galette Dough:
- In a food processor, pulse the flour, sugar, and salt to combine. Add the butter pieces, and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse meal with some pea-sized pieces. Sprinkle with 4 Tbs. of the ice water, and pulse until the dough comes together. If too dry, add the remaining water by the teaspoon, and pulse until the dough just comes together.
- Form the dough into a ball, place between two sheets of plastic wrap, and press it into an 8-inch round disc. Wrap it tightly in the plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days before rolling out. (Or freeze it for up to 2 months; thaw in the refrigerator overnight before rolling it out.)
For the Galette:
- Slice the tomatoes about ¼ inch thick and place on a wire rack over a baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 30-45 minutes. Heirloom tomatoes have lots of juices and some needs to be released in order for the Galette to not be soggy.
- Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 400°F. Take the dough out of the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature until it is pliable, 10 to 15 minutes.
- While waiting for the dough to become pliable, slice shallots thinly and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and cream and set aside.
- Roll the dough between 2 sheets of lightly floured parchment paper into a 14-inch round, adding a bit more flour if it sticks. Transfer on the parchment to a baking sheet, and discard the top sheet of parchment paper.
- Leaving a 2-inch border, sprinkle half of the thyme, shallots, and cheese, then layer on all of the tomatoes and sprinkle with pepper. Now sprinkle on the rest of the thyme, shallots and cheese.
- Fold the edge of the dough up and over the filling, making folds as you follow the circumference of the galette. Place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, remove and brush the folded dough with the egg wash.
- Bake, rotating the baking sheet once half-way through, until the crust is golden brown, 40 to 50 minutes.
- Let cool on a rack for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1 slice
Amount Per ServingCalories 351Total Fat 22gSaturated Fat 13gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 80mgSodium 405mgCarbohydrates 25gFiber 2gSugar 4gProtein 13g
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