If you’ve been a fan of this page for a long time then we would be pretty familiar with sweet galettes by now; you guys absolutely loved my apple and strawberry glattes. But galettes are not restricted to just sweet flavours, this savoury Italian-inspired tomato galette is nothing short of delicious and it’s so easy to make.

Transform simple ingredients into an elegant Italian-inspired galette that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer. This savory version of our popular galette series combines juicy tomatoes, aromatic pesto, and creamy stracciatella on a flaky pastry base for a dish that’s both beautiful and delicious.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

After the success of our sweet galettes (like our beloved apple and strawberry versions), this savory adaptation brings the same rustic charm to your dinner table. It’s incredibly versatile – serve it warm for dinner, room temperature for picnics, or as an impressive appetizer at your next gathering.

Key Ingredients & Substitutions

1. Tomatoes: if you want an eye-catching galette, i highly recommend using a variety of different tomatoes; I used ox-heart tomatoes for it’s extraordinary dissection (you can also use heirloom tomatoes) and a variety of cherry tomatoes. These heritage tomatoes offer extraordinary visual appeal and meaty texture. Substitutes include: Heirloom tomatoes in various colors, Beefsteak tomatoes, Roma tomatoes (will need more to cover the same area)
2. Pesto: use store-bought pesto to cut down on time but if you want to go full gourmet, check out my Pesto recipe on this site as well! Substitution: Sun-dried tomato pesto
3. Puff pastry: once again, store-bought might be best in this situation. I cut up and joined a few puff pastry sheets together to create a bigger circle. You can make it as big as you want, depending on how many people you’re serving. You can also opt for short-crust pastry too if it is what you prefer.
4. Stracciatella: This creamy cheese center of burrata adds luxury. Alternatives: Fresh burrata, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, goat cheese
5. Fresh Basil: Adds color and aroma. Try: mixed fresh herbs or micro greens

Pro Tips

• Drain wet ingredients well to prevent soggy pastry
• Score a light circle on your pastry before adding toppings for easier folding
• For entertaining, prepare components ahead but assemble just before baking
• Allow galette to cool slightly before adding cheese and herbs
• For out-of-season tomatoes, try sprinkling sliced tomatoes with a pinch of sugar to enhance sweetness

Storage and Reheating

• Best served fresh and warm
• Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 2 days
• Reheat in 350°F (175°C) oven until warm
• Add fresh herbs and cheese after reheating

Variations

• Mediterranean: Add olives, capers, and anchovies
• French: Use Herbes de Provence and goat cheese
• Greek: Include feta and oregano
• Seasonal: Add zucchini and eggplant in summer

This galette celebrates the simplicity of good ingredients while creating an impressive presentation. Perfect for both casual family dinners and special occasions, it’s a versatile recipe that can be adapted to your taste and what’s in season.

Ingredients

1-2 sheets of frozen puff pastry
A variety of tomatoes, sliced
2-3 tbsp pesto
Stracciatella
Basil leaves
1 egg, beaten

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200C/400F.
2. Depending on how big you want your galette to be, use 1-2 sheets of puff pastry to create a circle of your desired size. Do this in on a piece of parchment paper. No need to be perfect, you can Frankenstein it.
3. Leaving an inch border, spread your pesto onto the frozen puff pastry evenly. Then decoratively arrange the slices of tomatoes on top of the pesto. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper.
4. Fold the border over the tomatoes. Brush with egg and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown.
5. Top with stracciatella and basil.