Description
Ingredients
For the Dough:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen
1/4 cup ice water
For the Filling:
5 oz goat cheese, room temperature
2 tbsp good quality honey (plus more for serving)
6–7 fresh figs, quartered
1 large egg
1 tbsp water
2 tsp demerara sugar
Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
Grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture using a box grater. Toss the grated butter with the flour mixture to coat.
Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix the goat cheese with 2 tablespoons of honey until smooth and creamy.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rough circle, about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Spread the goat cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges.
Arrange the fig quarters on top of the goat cheese mixture.
Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pleating as you go to create a rustic edge.
In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush the edges of the dough with the egg wash.
Sprinkle the demerara sugar over the edges of the galette.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the figs are tender and juicy.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before drizzling with additional honey and garnishing with fresh thyme leaves.
Notes
Chill Your Butter: Make sure your butter is very cold for the flakiest crust. Freezing it before grating helps achieve this.
Roll Dough Evenly: Roll out your dough evenly to avoid thin spots that might burn during baking.
Room Temperature Cheese: Letting your goat cheese come to room temperature makes it easier to mix and spread.
Substitutions: If you’re not a fan of goat cheese, try ricotta or cream cheese. You can also swap figs for pears, apples, or berries.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the galette)
- Calories: 250 (approximate)
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg