
Savory Gluten-Free Herb and Cheese Galette
Claire BennettThink of this galette as the flaky, free-spirited cousin of traditional pie. Embrace your inner Martha Stewart and let’s get a little rustic. Perfectly savory with a cheesy herb twist! 🥧
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Bake / Make It Yourself
Servings 6 slices
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour certified GF
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled, diced or coconut oil for dairy-free
- 1/4 tsp salt to taste
- 1/4 cup cold water add more as needed
- 1 large egg for egg wash
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or a dairy-free alternative
- 1/2 cup cream cheese or dairy-free cream cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (like thyme, rosemary, or parsley) chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour and salt. Add the chilled butter and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. You can use a pastry cutter or your fingers for this dance of dough-making. Make sure those butter pieces are tiny; it’s what will give us that flaky texture!

- Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough starts to come together. Form it into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes. If it's crumbly, you might need another drop of water — we want it pliable, not a sad pile of crumbs.

- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface (use more gluten-free flour), roll out the dough into a large circle about 1/8 inch thick. Don’t stress about imperfections; rustic is the name of the game!
- Transfer the dough to a lined baking sheet. Spread the cream cheese over the base, leaving a 2-inch border for folding. Top with mozzarella cheese and sprinkle those fragrant fresh herbs. Channel your inner artist!
- Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, overlapping where necessary to create a free-spirited border. Brush the crust with the egg wash (or a dairy-free alternative) to get that golden shine. Pop it in the oven!
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy. Your kitchen will smell like a warm hug! Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing it up like the free-spirited chef you are!
Notes
Substitutions & Variations:
- Dairy-Free: Use vegan cream cheese and coconut oil for the crust.
- Lower Sugar: Omit any added sugar in the crust; the savory flavor shines without it.
- Add Spinach: Toss in 1 cup of fresh spinach for color and nutrition before topping with cheese.
Keyword cheese, galette, Gluten-Free, herbs, savory pie
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