Description
Delightful mushroom galette showcases earthy flavors from French culinary traditions. Flaky pastry and savory mushroom filling create a delectable vegetarian dish you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (1 pound) cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 ¼ cups (1.25 cups) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp (1 teaspoon) fresh thyme, finely chopped
- ¼ cup crème fraîche or sour cream
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tsp (1 teaspoon) salt
- ½ tsp (½ teaspoon) ground black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 ½ tsps (1.5 teaspoons) salt
- 1 tbsp (1 tablespoon) melted butter
- ¼ cup ice water
- 2–3 fresh thyme twigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Blend flour and salt in a mixing bowl, then cut chilled butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, creating a foundation for a delicate pastry crust.
- Dough Binding: Gradually introduce ice water, gently kneading until the dough forms a cohesive texture, then shape into a compact disk and refrigerate for 30 minutes to relax gluten and firm butter.
- Mushroom Sauté: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté cremini mushrooms, onions, and garlic with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme, developing a rich, caramelized flavor profile that captures the earthy essence of the ingredients.
- Galette Assembly: Roll the chilled dough on a flour-dusted surface into a thin, rustic circle, spread a creamy mixture of crème fraîche and gruyere, leaving a border for folding, then distribute the mushroom medley and sprinkle additional gruyere across the surface.
- Finishing and Baking: Fold the dough’s edges inward to create artistic pleats, brush with beaten egg for a golden gloss, then bake in a preheated oven until the crust reaches a deep amber and the filling bubbles with anticipation.
- Serving: Rest the galette briefly, garnish with delicate thyme sprigs, and present this rustic culinary masterpiece as a testament to vegetarian elegance.
Notes
- Master Dough Chilling: Refrigerate the dough for exactly 30 minutes to prevent butter from melting and ensure a flaky, tender crust that holds its shape perfectly.
- Mushroom Caramelization Technique: Sauté mushrooms on medium-high heat without overcrowding the pan to achieve deep, rich browning and concentrate their intense umami flavor.
- Cheese Distribution Strategy: Spread crème fraîche and gruyere sparingly near the edges to prevent soggy crust and create a delectable creamy center with crisp borders.
- Golden Crust Secret: Use an egg wash with a light touch, applying it carefully to the exposed dough edges to guarantee a stunning, glossy amber finish that looks professionally baked.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg