Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Leek, Mushroom, and Goat Cheese Galette. This savory dish combines the earthy flavors of leeks and mushrooms, the creamy tang of goat cheese, and the flaky texture of a homemade galette crust. Perfect for a light lunch, a hearty brunch, or an elegant dinner party, this versatile galette is sure to impress your taste buds.
Within this comprehensive guide, you'll find not just one but three equally enticing recipes. The first recipe takes you through the steps of crafting a classic Leek, Mushroom, and Goat Cheese Galette. If you're looking for a vegetarian delight, the second recipe offers a delightful twist with its Leek and Mushroom Galette, omitting the goat cheese for a lighter flavor profile. And for those with a sweet tooth, the third recipe presents a unique dessert galette, featuring a combination of fresh strawberries, tangy rhubarb, and sweet cream cheese.
Each recipe is meticulously explained with clear instructions, helpful tips, and stunning photographs to guide you through the cooking process. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find everything you need to create these mouthwatering galettes. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure together!
LEEK, MUSHROOM AND GOAT CHEESE TART
This savory tart is built upon a layer of store-bought puff pastry and topped with goat cheese, fennel, mushrooms and leeks. It makes an impressive (and easy) party appetizer or weeknight dinner for two.
Provided by Celia Barbour
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Trim fennel of green top and root end, reserving fronds, and quarter bulb from top to bottom. Using a mandoline or very sharp knife, cut fennel and leeks into paper-thin slices. Clean and slice mushrooms.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; add fennel and leeks and sauté until just tender but not brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Heat remaining teaspoon of oil in skillet over medium-high heat; add mushrooms and sauté until they release all their liquid and most of it boils away, about 5 minutes. Combine fennel mixture with mushrooms and sauté together briefly; season with salt and pepper. Remove pan from heat.
- Unfold puff pastry onto lightly floured surface; cut in half lengthwise to form two long rectangles. Gently roll out each rectangle to approximately 5 by 14 inches and place on cookie sheet (or cut into two circles, if desired). Trim edges by 1/4 inch strips all around; set strips aside. Break one egg into a small bowl; beat slightly. Brush edges of pastry with some egg. Use trimmed strips to make a raised border on each. (Or, fold pastry edges over to form a rim.) Brush entire surface with remaining beaten egg. Prick interior of pastry all over with a fork. Bake until pale gold, about 10 minutes. If pastry has puffed up inside edge, press it down gently. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, combine remaining eggs with 6 ounces goat cheese and blend until smooth. Spread onto pastry. Return to oven and bake just until set, about 4 minutes. Remove from oven and spread with mushroom-leek mixture. Crumble remaining cheese on top. Just before serving, broil tarts on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until tarts are warm and cheese softens. Garnish with fennel fronds.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 283, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 307 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LEEK AND GOAT CHEESE GALETTE
Steps:
- Galette Dough: Mix the flour, salt and sugar together in a bowl. Cut in the butter by hand or using a mixer with paddle attachment, leaving some pea-sized chunks. Sprinkle the ice water over the top by the tablespoon and toss it with the four mixture until you can bring the dough together into a ball. Press it into a disk and refrigerate for 15 minutes if the butter feels soft. Galette: Thinly slice and wash the leeks. You should have about 6 cups. Melt the butter in a medium skillet. Add the leeks, thyme, and 1/2 cup water. Stew over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the leeks are tender, about 12 minutes. Add the wine and continue cooking until it's reduced, then add the cream and cook until it just coats the leeks and little liquid remains. Season with salt and plenty of pepper. Let cool 10 minutes, then stir in all but 1 tbsp of the beaten egg and 2 tbsp of the parsley. Preheat the oven to 400F Roll out the dough for one large or six individual galettes. Spread the leek mixture on top, leaving a 2" border around the edge. Crumble the cheese over the top then fold the dough over the filling. The galette may be only partially covered. Brush with the reserved egg and bake until the crust is browned, 25-30 minutes. Remove, scatter remaining parsley over the top, and serve.
GOAT CHEESE AND LEEK GALETTE
Categories Cheese Vegetable Bake Quick & Easy Goat Cheese Leek Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 2; can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Position rack in top third of oven; preheat to 450°F. Heat wine and butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat until butter melts. Add leeks. Cover; cook until leeks are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in marjoram. Reserve 2 teaspoons egg; stir remaining egg into leek mixture. Meanwhile, unroll pizza dough on lightly floured baking sheet. Stretch or pull dough to 13 x 10-inch rectangle. Spread leek mixture over dough, leaving 1-inch border on all sides. Sprinkle cheese and pepper over filling. Fold 1-inch border in over filling. Brush folded edge with reserved 2 teaspoons egg.
- Bake galette until crust is golden brown, about 14 minutes. Cut galette into 4 pieces and serve warm.
ASPARAGUS GALETTE WITH GOAT CHEESE
This asparagus galette could be an appetizer or a side dish, or you could top it with an egg and serve it as an entree. While I prefer to make my own whole wheat crust to add a nutty flavor, you could use a refrigerated crust instead. Cooking all vegetables before assembling the galette adds flavor and expels most of the moisture, so the crust gets crispy in the oven. If you want to save time, use caramelized onion jam instead of caramelizing the leeks. -Kellyn Kemmerer, Baltimore, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place flours and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter; pulse until butter is the size of peas. While pulsing, add just enough ice water to form moist crumbs. Shape dough into a disk. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add leeks and 1 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until softened, 5-7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan to a large bowl., In the same skillet, heat oil and remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and remaining 1 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until reduced by half and crispy, about 20 minutes. Add to bowl with leeks., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, until the stalks turn bright green, 2-3 minutes. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry; add to bowl with leeks and mushrooms., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-in. circle. Transfer crust to a parchment-lined baking sheet., Crumble goat cheese over top of vegetable mixture. Spoon over crust to within 2 in. of edge. Fold crust edge over filling, pleating as you go and leaving a 6-in. opening in the center. Brush folded crust with beaten egg. Bake until crust is golden brown and cheese is melty, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 797mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-made puff pastry dough.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can thinly slice the leeks and mushrooms by hand.
- Use a variety of mushrooms for a more complex flavor.
- If you don't have goat cheese, you can substitute another type of soft cheese, such as brie or camembert.
- To make the galette ahead of time, assemble it and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Serve the galette warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
This leek, mushroom, and goat cheese galette is a delicious and easy-to-make savory tart. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With its flaky crust, creamy filling, and flavorful toppings, this galette is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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