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Vichyssoise Galette

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I have to admit I had a difficult time trying to name this recipe. Do I keep it to the point and call it “potato and leek tart” or do I make it fancy and use hard to pronounce words to make my readers think I know that I’m talking about. Well obviously, you know the answer.

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Plus, it sounds awesome. Vichysoisse galette. I imagine myself enunciating each syllable in my made up French accent. Drinking a glass of Rosé and wishing I was in Epernay for just one more moment. But alas, this gallete will have to suffice and bring me back to flavor memory with it’s simple, clean and direct flavors.

Vichyssoise Galette is a rustic vegetarian tart, made with all the flavors of the French soup including sauteed leeks and Dijon dressed potatoes.

Vichyssoise was one of the first Julia Child recipes I ever made. I fell in love with the simple flavors of earthy yet delicate leeks and simple potatoes. Turning those ingredients into a tart was a no brainer. The starchy potatoes are sliced incredibly thin to achieve texture and also not have to pre-boil them and the leeks would be sauteed in butter, because, we are dreaming of France, aren’t we? Oui! oui!

Vichyssoise Galette is a rustic vegetarian tart, made with all the flavors of the French soup including sauteed leeks and Dijon dressed potatoes.

To up the flavor notches just a bit more, I dressed this elegant vichyssoise galette in tangy Maille white wine Dijon as both a mustard vinaigrette and a mustard bechamel. The mustard bechamel acts as the glue between the pastry and sliced potatoes and a quick Dijon vinaigrette lightly dresses the sliced potatoes before they are layered into the galette. As everything bakes together, the mustard intensifies just a bit making it the perfect accompaniment for leeks and potatoes.

 

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Vichyssoise Galette

Prep Time40 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 1 large galette or 2 medium sized galette
Author: Samantha Ferraro

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 1/4 c flour sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 Tb 1 stick cold butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup ice water

Filling

  • 2-3 small Yukon potatoes washed and thinly sliced
  • 1 large leek washed and chopped
  • 2 Tb butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Dijon Bechamel

  • 2 Tb butter
  • 2 Tb flour
  • 2 tsp Maille white wine dijon
  • 1 1/4 cup milk heated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of paprika

Dijon Vinaigrette

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tb honey
  • 1 Tb Dijon
  • 1-2 Tb lemon juice
  • Few sprigs of fresh thyme leaves removed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Additions

  • 1 egg + water for egg wash
  • Fresh thyme leaves
  • Sea salt

Instructions

  • First make the dough, Sift together flour and salt in bowl and add to clean food processor with a dough attachment. Add small cubes of butter and blend together in food processor until it looks like small peas.
  • In another small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice and water and add this to flour mixture. Blend together and test by squeezing a small piece of dough with your hands. If it sticks, it's ready.
  • Using very floured hands, form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and allow to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Next, make the vinaigrette. In a bowl, whisk together all the ingredients and taste for seasoning. Add sliced potatoes to the vinaigrette and toss gently to combine so all the potatoes are coated in the dressing. Set aside.
  • To make the leeks, in a large skillet add the butter and leeks and cook leeks on medium heat until just about wilted. Season with salt and pepper. The leeks should still have their green color and not be overcooked. Set aside.
  • Then make the bechamel. In a small pot, whisk together the butter and flour until there is no raw flour left. Add the mustard, paprika, salt and pepper and whisk to combine. Then slowly stir in the heated milk and continue stirring on low-medium heat until the milk thickens and mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 2-3 minutes. When ready, taste for seasoning and set aside.
  • When dough is ready, roll out on a lightly floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter or make 2 smaller ones (like I did this time).
  • Once dough is rolled out, transfer it to a non-stick baking sheet before filling. Spread mustard bechamel on dough leaving a 1 in border around, then layer with sauteed leeks and sliced potatoes.
  • Fold the border over, creating a pattern if you wish. Brush egg wash around the crust and sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Bake galette at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and potatoes cooked.

Notes

Tip: After slicing potatoes, soak them in cold water while you're preparing the rest of the dish, which will help potatoes get more crispy. Then pat try with paper towels before dressing in vinaigrette.
If you see the crust is getting dark to quickly, cover tart with foil and continue baking.

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  1. Julie says

    May 29, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    This looks fabulous! I can just imagine the flavor this has. I love savory tarts. Im going to have to try this one next time I need a carb overload.

    Reply
    • Samantha says

      May 31, 2015 at 7:43 am

      Haha Thank you so much for the comment Julie!! Yes, definitely make this AFTER the workout, perhaps??

      Reply
  2. mila furman says

    June 19, 2015 at 10:28 am

    What a beautiful recipe! I love the classic leak potato combo. It just tastes so…French!!! Beautifully done! And gorgeous pics!

    Reply
    • Samantha says

      June 20, 2015 at 9:01 am

      Thank you so much Mila!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. ross wieser says

    October 25, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    I soaked the potato in cold water for 18 hours and combined caramelized onions with the leeks and the results were truly Lyonnaise!

    Reply
    • Samantha says

      October 30, 2017 at 9:20 pm

      Sounds lovely!!! Thank you for sharing Ross 🙂

      Reply
  4. Nancy says

    December 31, 2018 at 1:01 pm

    What exactly is the vinaigrette for? I don’t see any further instructions for it after it is made. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Samantha says

      January 1, 2019 at 10:34 am

      Hi Nancy…its in step 4, says to toss the potatoes with the vinaigrette!

      Reply

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