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Summer Tomato Galette with Whipped Ricotta

Name: Summer Tomato Galette with Whipped Ricotta
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cold butter; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 2 lbs heirloom tomatoes; Fresh basil leaves; Honey for drizzling; Flaky sea salt; Black pepper

A free-form rustic tart featuring peak-season heirloom tomatoes nestled in flaky butter crust, spread with creamy whipped ricotta and fresh basil.

Elena Marchetti

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Summer Tomato Galette with Whipped Ricotta

The Story

When tomatoes are at their peak, this is the only thing I want to make. The beauty lies in its imperfection - no two galettes look the same.

Ingredients

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Instructions

1
Make pastry by cutting butter into flour, chill for 30 minutes.
2
Slice tomatoes and salt to draw out moisture.
3
Whip ricotta until light and fluffy.
4
Roll out pastry, spread ricotta, arrange tomatoes.
5
Fold edges over, brush with egg wash.
6
Bake at 400°F for 35-40 minutes until golden.

Chef's Notes

Salt the tomatoes at least 30 minutes before assembling.
Serve warm or at room temperature.