What even is a galette? Is it pie?
A rustic tart? I honestly don’t care when it’s this ridiculously easy and delicious. I’ve gathered up 20 galette recipes that prove you don’t need fancy pastry skills to bake something absolutely stunning.
1. Fall Veggie and Ricotta Galette
Nutritionists love to say “eat the rainbow,” and this galette takes that advice and runs with it. All those different colors in fruits and veggies mean a wide range of vitamins and minerals, so more color equals more goodness. This fall veggie and ricotta galette is packed with a beautiful rainbow of delicious vegetables.
2. Apple Galette
This apple galette is like the love child of an apple turnover and an apple pie, minus all the fuss. It’s all the cozy fall flavor with basically zero stress.
Sure, Granny Smith is the go to baking apple, but here I like to mix up a few different varieties. That way you get this amazing mix of tastes, textures, and colors in every slice.
3. Broccoli and Cheese Galette
A quick Google search for broccoli and cheese serves up about 155 million results in under a second, which pretty much confirms this combo is pure magic. Tuck that iconic duo into a buttery shortcrust pastry and you are so in business. This galette is savory, cheesy, and guaranteed to be a hit with everyone in your family.
4. Plum Galette
I’m officially over plums being stuck on the bench in fruit desserts. They bring that perfect balance of sweet and tangy that absolutely shines in a galette.
Their unique flavor cozies up to the buttery crust like they were meant to be. A simple apricot glaze adds a whisper of extra sweetness, and bam, that’s the most perfect bite.
5. Pear Galette
Pears are so juicy and sweet, they’re basically made for a galette. This one keeps things super simple with just shortcrust pastry, fresh pears, and apricot preserves.
The result? Absolutely divine. If you’re feeling a little fancy, you can totally add brie, nuts, or other fruit to dress it up.
6. Roasted Vegetable Galette
This galette is a total looker, pulling everyone’s eyes straight to the table. Butternut squash, carrots, beets, and sweet potatoes sit on a savory bed of blue cheese and onion. It’s hearty, salty, and luxuriously rich in every single bite.
7. 5-Minute Fruit Galette
In less than half an hour, start to finish, you’ll be slicing into a gorgeous, fruit filled galette that’s sort of wholesome too. Seriously, all you need is a pre made refrigerated pie crust (homemade or store bought, your call) and a bunch of whatever fruit is hanging out in your fridge. It truly doesn’t get easier.
8. Chocolate Banana Galette
If you really want to wow someone, this chocolate banana galette is the move. It’s easily the most luxurious galette in this whole roundup.
Warm caramelized bananas and dreamy melted chocolate settle into every nook and cranny, all tucked into a cinnamon scented, delicate pastry. It’s simply sublime.
9. Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Galette
Rough and rustic, this butternut squash and roasted garlic galette is pure fall perfection. Roasting the veggies before they hit the crust pulls out their natural sweetness and makes them soft and creamy. Salty cheese and fresh herbs tie it all together for a bite that just feels like autumn.
10. Spinach and Feta Galette
I adore spanakopita, but making it from scratch can be a little high maintenance, and honestly, pre made phyllo isn’t always easy to track down. That’s why this spinach and feta galette is my low stress hero: it bundles up all the glorious flavors of spanakopita without the fuss. I use pre made puff pastry instead of phyllo, which is way easier to find and brings that extra buttery richness.
11. Sourdough Galette with Delicata Squash
Crusty, creamy, cheesy, sweet, and savory all at once, this sourdough galette with delicata squash is about to become your winter obsession. Roasted delicata squash and roasted shallots deliver deep, savory notes.
A tangy yogurt sauce and melty mozzarella balance it all out beautifully. Finish with a scatter of roasted delicata seeds and scallions for that perfect final touch.
12. Strawberry Galette
This galette is a total showstopper and the ultimate summer treat. That vivid red strawberry filling pops against the golden crust like a work of art. It’s a feast for the eyes, and yes, it tastes every bit as incredible as it looks.
13. Nectarine Galette
Succulent, aromatic nectarines take center stage in this galette. Just like peaches, they’re sweet, juicy, and absolutely ideal for baking into a rustic pastry.
A hint of cardamom brings a gentle lemony warmth that makes the whole thing picture perfect. Pile on some whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream and you’ve got summer party dessert sorted.
14. Summer Peach Galette
This golden galette puts sweet, floral peaches front and center. Every bite whispers warm caramel, sunny lemon, and a hint of fragrant cinnamon.
It all starts with a crazy buttery, tender, flaky pie dough that practically melts in your mouth. Then I let my inner artist loose, arranging slices of juicy fresh peach in whatever pretty pattern I’m feeling that day.
15. Olive Oil Galette with Spicy Greens
You might usually reach for puff pastry or a shortcrust, but this olive oil galette brings all the flaky deliciousness you crave. The filling is a tangle of sautéed leeks, garlic, and Swiss chard kicked up with red pepper flakes and Parmesan. Pair it with a cool, creamy Greek yogurt sauce and you’ve got the most beautiful appetizer for your dinner party.
16. Mixed Berry Galette
Berries are little nutritional powerhouses, loaded with antioxidants that help fight inflammation, give your skin a glow, lower cholesterol, and then some. They’re even linked to reducing oxidative stress, which is basically all the stuff that ages you faster like gray hair, fatigue, and achy joints.
And you know what else battles stress? Dessert. Or so I’ve heard.
17. Savory Leek Galette
If you’re into a fancy quiche, this savory leek galette is going to be your new best friend. It’s built on a delicious whole grain crust, filled with sweet leeks, kale, eggs, and creamy cheeses. Fresh herbs, a touch of anchovy paste, and a bit of mustard round everything out with the most incredible umami depth.
18. Mushroom Galette
Earthy, hearty, and pure comfort, this mushroom galette is going to be the star of any dinner party. The recipe leans on a sour cream pastry dough, which gives you a super tender, flavorful crust.
That crust is the perfect partner for caramelized mushrooms, zippy blue cheese, fresh herbs, garlic, and sweet onions. It’s everything you want in a savory bite.
19. Tomato Galette
This galette is almost too pretty to slice into. Almost.
Heirloom tomatoes bring all those brilliant colors and fresh, bright flavor. A tangy, herby goat cheese spread sits underneath, perfectly complementing all that tomatoey goodness.
20. Savory Zucchini Galette
This veggie packed galette is wonderfully light yet totally satisfying. Tender zucchini, juicy tomatoes, and salty cheeses all sing together in delicious harmony. Bonus: there’s cheese baked right into the crust, so every single bite is extra flavorful.