A vibrant, flaky pastry galette filled with seasonal heirloom tomatoes, tangy fresh pesto, and creamy stracciatella. This rustic dessert-inspired tart showcases summer’s peak produce with a balance of tangy, sweet, and earthy flavors.
All-purpose flour
1½ sticks (12 tbsp) unsalted butter
Kosher salt
â…“ cup ice water
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
4–6 large heirloom tomatoes
2 tsp salt
Fresh basil pesto, homemade or store-bought
Stracciatella cheese or high-quality mozzarella
Zest of 1 organic lemon
Fresh thyme leaves or dried thyme
1 large egg, lightly whisked
In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour and salt until combined. Add cold butter pieces and use a pastry blender or fingers to cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse sand with visible pea-sized butter clumps.
Drizzle in ice water and vinegar, mixing gently with a fork until dough begins to form. Knead 2-3 times until just combined. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
On a floured surface, roll dough into a 12-14 inch circle (about 1/8 inch thick). Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Top dough with tomato slices, overlapping slightly. Season heavily with salt. Brush exposed dough edges with water and sprinkle with thyme.
Spread pesto over tomatoes, leaving a 2-inch border. Top with crumbled stracciatella and lemon zest.
Fold edges of dough over filling, pleating as you go. Brush with egg wash for a golden glaze.
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 40-50 minutes, rotating halfway, until crust is deep golden and tomatoes are caramelized. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Use halal-certified butter if required
Fresh thyme can be substituted with 1 tsp dried thyme
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 2 days
To prevent overly juicy tomatoes, dry-salt them briefly (10 minutes) and pat dry with paper towels