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Rustic Brie and Apple Galette with Flaky Crust

A warm slice of brie and apple galette on a white plate, showing flaky crust and melted brie cheese oozing out.
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Make this impressive, free-form fruit pie featuring creamy brie cheese and tart apples baked in a simple, flaky pastry. This sweet and savory cheese tart is perfect for entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry or homemade pie dough
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 6 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and thinly sliced
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (for drizzling after baking)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. If using homemade dough, roll it out to about a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. If using store-bought puff pastry, unfold it onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a medium bowl, gently toss the thinly sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Arrange the apple slices over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border clear around the edge.
  5. Scatter the chopped nuts, if using, over the apples.
  6. Layer the slices of Brie cheese evenly over the apples.
  7. Fold the dough border up and over the filling edges, pleating the dough as you go to create a rustic, free-form crust.
  8. Brush the folded pastry edges with the beaten egg wash. Sprinkle the crust generously with coarse sugar.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown and the brie is melted and bubbly.
  10. Remove the galette from the oven and let it cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
  11. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup just before serving.

Notes

  • For the flakiest crust, keep your dough very cold until you are ready to roll it out.
  • Granny Smith apples work well because they hold their shape and provide necessary tartness against the rich brie.
  • This savory apple tart with cheese is excellent served warm.

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Find it online: https://kingscook.com/brie-and-apple-galette-recipe/