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Apple Cheddar Galette with Crispy Herb

Apple Cheddar Galette with Crispy Herb


  • Author: Sarah White

Description

This Apple Cheddar Galette with Crispy Herb blends sweet, savory, and flaky in a perfect rustic pastry.


Ingredients

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For the crust:

  • ½ cup (1 stick or 113g) salted butter
  • 1¼ cup (150g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ cup (2 oz) sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon vodka (or substitute buttermilk)
  • 23 tablespoons ice cold water (more if needed)

For the galette:

  • ¾ cup (3 oz) sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1 large honeycrisp apple, cored and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon milk (for brushing crust)

For topping:

  • Flaky salt
  • Honey, for drizzling
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, sugar, cheddar, and thyme. Cut in butter until coarse crumbs form. Add vodka and ice water 1 tbsp at a time, mixing until dough holds together.
  2. Chill the dough: Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare apples: While dough chills, core and thinly slice the apple. Toss with melted butter and sugar in a bowl. Set aside.
  4. Roll out the crust: On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 10–12-inch circle. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Assemble the galette: Sprinkle half the cheddar in the center of the crust, leaving a 2-inch border. Arrange apple slices in a fan or circle. Top with remaining cheddar.
  6. Fold and seal: Fold edges of the dough over the apples, pleating as needed. Brush crust with milk and sprinkle with flaky salt.
  7. Bake: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
  8. Finish: Drizzle with honey and scatter fresh thyme on top before serving.