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Overhead view of a savory Caprese Galette with visible flaky layers in the crust and overlapping tomato and mozzarella slices.

Caprese Galette: The Ultimate Flaky Savory Tomato Tart

A stunning Caprese Galette featuring a hand-folded flaky pastry crust, ripe red tomatoes, and melted fresh mozzarella rounds set in a creamy egg custard. Perfectly rustic and golden-brown for the ultimate summer meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour 250g
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter 227g, ice-cold and cubed
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt 5g
  • 1/4 cup Ice Water 60ml
  • 1 lb Ripe Red Tomatoes 450g, sliced
  • 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella 225g, sliced into rounds
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream 60ml
  • 1 handful Fresh Basil Leaves Garnish
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For drizzling
  • 1/2 tsp Cracked Black Pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Or a pizza stone for a crispier bottom.
  • 1 Rolling Pin

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Whisk flour and salt; cut in cold butter until pea-sized crumbs form.
  2. Add ice water until dough forms; wrap and chill for 60 minutes.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Roll dough to 12 inches; spread egg/cream mixture in center; top with tomatoes and mozzarella.
  2. Hand-fold edges over filling; bake at 400°F (200°C) for 35-40 minutes until golden-brown.

Notes

Salt the tomatoes beforehand to prevent a soggy crust.
Use high-fat butter for the flakiest pastry layers.