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Savory zucchini galette with fresh thyme.
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5 from 11 votes

Savory Zucchini Galette

A simple and rustic zucchini galette layered with creamy ricotta and grated Parmesan cheese on a light and flaky crust.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: savory zucchini galette, zucchini galette, zucchini tart
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 ¼ cups All-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small cubes
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup ice water

Ricotta Filling

Garnish

Instructions

  • To a food processor, add the flour, salt, and cubed butter. Pulse until the mixture looks like small peas.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lemon juice, and water. Add this to the flour mixture and continue pulsing until a dough forms.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and form it into a smooth ball. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • While the dough is chilling, make the filling. In another bowl, add the ricotta, Parmesan cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and chill the ricotta mixture until the oven comes to temperature.
  • When ready, roll the dough out onto a floured surface into a 13-inch circle and transfer it to a lined baking sheet.
  • Spread the ricotta mixture onto the dough, leaving a border, and layer the zucchini slices on top.
  • Fold the dough border over and brush the top of the galette with olive oil. Garnish the zucchini with more grated Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme leaves.
  • Bake the zucchini galette at 400°F for about 45-50 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.

Notes

  • Chill the Dough: Make sure to refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes. This helps the butter firm up, resulting in a flakier crust.
  • Slice Thin: Use a mandolin to slice the zucchini thinly and evenly for the best texture and an even cook.
  • Transfer the Dough to Baking Sheet: The dough is delicate so be sure to transfer the rolled dough to a lined baking sheet before layering.
Recipe inspired from Smitten Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 736IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg