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    Fig Galette with Goat Cheese, Honey & Za'atar (gluten-free & grain-free options)

    Published Sep 5, 2020

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    This fig galette recipe combines creamy goat cheese, juicy figs, caramelized shallots, and kicky za’atar all tucked into flaky pastry. Drizzled with golden honey, they make a special savory-sweet appetizer for late summer and early fall. Vegetarian, with gluten-free and grain-free options. Created in partnership with Vermont Creamery. 

    Fig galettes on a platter, overhead vertical

    These little savory-sweet fig galettes were inspired by a favorite dessert from TBG archives: goat cheese honey ice cream with za'atar roasted figs. The recipe came from my friend Kimberley's beautiful cookbook Vibrant Food and is a reader favorite here on the site! I wanted to capture those flavors in a more substantial form, so I layered the ingredients into flaky pastry.

    Caramelized shallot forms a savory base topped with creamy fresh goat cheese and sweet figs, all drizzled with honey and za'atar. Against a shatteringly crisp crust, these little pastries make a stunning late summer snack.

    Fig galette with a bit taken out on a plate

    Grain-Free / Gluten-Free Galettes

    I'm a big fan of galettes and rustic tarts. They're as satisfying as pie without having to wrestle dough into a dish. You can bake them in any size or shape you like, and fill them with sweet or savory flavors. I've made many different galettes over the years, some with wheat dough and some with gluten-free pie crust.

    Here I experimented with a grain-free pie crust was thrilled with the results. The recipe uses cassava, almond, and tapioca flours. And just look at those flakes! Please let me know if you try my paleo pie crust recipe. 

    Ingredients and Substitution Suggestions:

    • Flaky pie pastry is key. Depending on dietary preference, make these with my ultra-flaky wheat pie crust, gluten-free pie crust, or paleo pie crust. Whichever recipe you choose, you'll want to use delicious Vermont Creamery cultured butter for the best flavor.
    • Shallots caramelized in Vermont Creamery butter form a savory base. If you don't have shallots, feel free to use onions of any color.
    • Figs should be ripe but firm. Figs don't ripen beyond when they're picked, so choose figs that feel heavy for their size and have a slight give.
    • Vermont Creamery fresh goat cheese lends gentle lactic tang and creamy deliciousness to these little hand pies. This award-winning cheese is made in small batches in Vermont. Its clean, bright flavor indicates good treatment of their goats and freshness of the milk. Vermont Creamery is a certified B Corp, which means that when you choose their products, you're supporting a company that does good things for our world too. It doesn't hurt that their cheese tastes delightfully tangy, with notes of lemon and freshly cut grass.
    • Za'atar is a spice blend that hails from the Eastern Mediterranean. It's usually made from a blend of thyme and sesame, often with other flavors added in such as sumac, oregano, or marjoram. Use a store bought blend or make your own (see notes below the recipe). It adds lovely savory notes to these fig galettes. But if you don't have any on hand, you can leave it out or sub minced fresh rosemary or thyme leaves in its place.
    • Milk, cream, or a beaten egg brushed on the crust give it a nice shine and help adhere the sesame seeds.

    How to Make Fig Galette: Step-by-step photos and instructions

    Caramelized shallots in a skillet

    Step 1: Caramelize the shallots.

    Stirring za'atar in a bowl
    Step 2: Make the za'atar. It's ok to use store-bought if you prefer!
    trimming dough rounds for fig galette recipe
    Step 3: Roll the dough into rounds and trim.
    spreading shallots on dough round for fig galette recipe
    Step 4: Spread shallots over the center of each dough round.
    crumbled goat cheese over shallots
    Step 5: top with crumbled goat cheese.
    sprinkling za'atar over goat cheese
    Step 6: Sprinkle with za'atar (or minced thyme or rosemary).
    fanning figs over goat cheese for galette recipe
    Step 7: Fan fig slices over the goat cheese and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
    forming crust with dough edges for gluten-free galette recipe
    Step 8: Fold the dough edges up over the figs to form a crust. Press the pleats to adhere. Brush with cream and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.
    grain-free galette recipe ready to bake
    Step 9: Chill the galettes until the dough is firm; this keeps it extra flaky.
    baked gluten-free galettes on a board
    Step 10: Drizzle with honey.

    drizzling honey over baked fig galette

    fig galette on a plate, drizzled with honey
    Step 11: Devour!

    A Fig Galette Recipe for Everyone

    Bite into a fig galette warm from the oven and you'll be greeted with a flaky, crisp crust that shatters everywhere. Next enjoy warm, creamy goat cheese, redolent with tanginess, mingling with jammy baked figs. Za'atar spices add beguiling savory flavor, and caramelized shallots offset the sweetness of a drizzle of floral honey. Fig galette bliss.

    These fig galettes are perfectly pitched against a glass of crisp white wine or sparkling rosé. Whip up a batch for a special late summer or early fall gathering and savor the flavors of harvest time while you can – before pumpkin spice takes over.

    fig galettes on a platter

    More galette recipes:

    • Gluten-Free Apple Galette
    • Gluten-Free Peach Galette
    • Sweet Potato Galette with Kale & Cheese (GF option)
    • GF Tomato Galette
    • Gluten-Free Strawberry Rhubarb Galettes
    • Persimmon Galettes

    More fig recipes:

    • Gluten-Free Vegan Fig Tart
    • Chocolate Fig Tart (gluten-free, vegan, paleo)
    • Fig Butter & Smoked Sugar Ice Cream
    • Fig Pizza with Goat Cheese & Arugula
    • Ginger Fig Scones

    More collaborations with Vermont Creamery:

    • GF Lemon Bars
    • Gluten-Free Apple Cake
    • GF Chocolate Bundt Cake
    • Blueberry Cheesecake Popsicles
    • Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookies

    *Bojon appétit! For more Bojon Gourmet in your life, follow along on Instagram,  Facebook, or Pinterest, purchase my gluten-free cookbook Alternative Baker, or subscribe to receive new posts via email. And if you make this fig galette recipe, I’d love to see. Tag your Instagram snaps @The_Bojon_Gourmet  and  #bojongourmet.*

    5 from 6 votes

    Fig Galettes with Goat Cheese, Honey & Za'atar

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    The savory-sweet fig galettes make a stunning starter to nibble with a glass of bubbly, or a light brunch or lunch served with a side salad. Vegetarian, with gluten-free and grain-free pie crust options. This is my favorite wheat or spelt pie crust.
    Alanna Taylor-Tobin
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Chilling time:: 1 hour
    Total: 2 hours
    Servings: 6 galettes

    Ingredients

    • 1 recipe pie dough for a 9-inch pie (wheat, gluten-free, or paleo)
    • 1 tablespoon Vermont Creamery unsalted butter
    • 1 ½ cups sliced shallots (about 4 large shallots)
    • a few pinches of salt
    • 4 ounces Vermont Creamery fresh goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
    • 1-2 teaspoons za’atar, storebought or homemade (see note) or sub minced fresh thyme or rosemary leaves)
    • 6 large or 12 smaller figs, trimmed and sliced into rounds
    • flaky salt, for sprinkling
    • cream, coconut milk, or a beaten egg, for brushing the crust
    • sesame seeds, for sprinkling the crust
    • honey, for drizzling

    Instructions

    • Divide the cold pie dough into 6 portions; work with 1 portion at a time and keep the rest chilled. On a surface dusted lightly with flour (wheat, gluten-free, or grain-free), roll out each portion into a round that is roughly 1/8" thick and 6 inches in diameter. Trim each portion into a smooth, even round, and stack them on a plate. Cover and chill until firm, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
    • While the dough rounds chill, melt the butter in a wide skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to low when the shallots start to color, and splash a bit of water into the pan if it looks dry. Season with a few pinches of salt.
    • Have the other ingredients prepared and standing by.
    • Lay the dough rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Divide the caramelized shallot in the center of each dough round. Top with crumbled goat cheese and a sprinkle of za’atar. Fan the fig rounds over the top and sprinkle them with a little flaky salt. Fold the dough edges over the figs to form a crust, pleating and pressing the dough to adhere.
    • Return the galettes to the refrigerator and chill until the dough is firm again, 20-30 minutes.
    • Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400ºF.
    • Brush the chilled galette crusts with cream or beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using. Bake the galettes until the crusts are golden and the fruit is bubbling, 20-30 minutes. Remove to a serving platter, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with a little more za’atar. Serve warm or at room temperature.
    • Extra galettes keep well, refrigerated, for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350º oven or toaster oven.

    Notes

    To make the za’atar, stir together 1 teaspoon each sumac, sesame seeds, and fresh or dried thyme leaves.
    You can make one large galette if you prefer. Roll the dough into a single large round, top with the toppings as directed, fold up the crust, and extend the baking time as needed. 
    Nutrition values are for 1 of 6 galettes. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 6gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 555mgPotassium: 314mgFiber: 4gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg
    Making this? I'd love to see!Tag your snaps @The_Bojon_Gourmet and #bojongourmet!

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    Comments

    1. Ninuchka says

      September 15, 2020 at 10:55 pm

      Thank you, Alanna! I made the paleo pastry and it turned out even better than my previous attempts at your gluten-free recipe! I've had to go grain free for health reasons and your paleo recipes have been a godsend (the zucchini bread is in the oven is in the oven as I type). I adore the first cookbook and look forward to others!

      Thanks again <3

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      • Alanna says

        September 20, 2020 at 10:20 pm

        Aw this makes my day! I've also gone grain-free for health reasons, and I worried that no one would make my recipes anymore. Thank you so much for trying them out and for the kind words! I'm so, so glad you're enjoying them. Please let me know how you like the zucchini bread!

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    2. Didina Gnagnide Angorinie says

      September 27, 2020 at 8:10 am

      Hi Alanna!
      I hope you are doing well.
      I would eat these tartlets in a heartbeat. I confess, I have never made your GF pie pastry because I am daunted by all the ingredients and labor, but this October I shall finally do it. It's also great that you have found a grainless solution.
      One thing: za'atar is not Middle Eastern, it's eastern Mediterranean. Oregano, thyme, sumac and olive oil don't grow in the Middle East proper. I know...most of what passes as "Middle Eastern" cuisine in America is not Middle Eastern but Lebanese/Turkish/Levantine...

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        September 27, 2020 at 2:26 pm

        Oh thank you SO MUCH for the correction, I'll update the post immediately. My apologies for my mistake! Thanks very much for educating me, I really appreciate it.

        Yes my GF pie crust recipe is certainly not simple, but the results are so good, I truly believe it's worth it. Please let me know if you have any questions as you make it!

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        • Didina Gnagnide Angorinie says

          October 18, 2020 at 3:10 pm

          Okay I'd like to make your crust for halloween (if everything goes well). I have a coeliac friend who was diagnosed when she was a little girl and nobody but doctors and coeliacs knew about gluten free diets. Lately her skin problems and digestive issues have been worsening so I want to be extra sure I don't harm her with the food I bake. I can't find certified mochiko, nor cassava flour. I'd like to try using chickpea flour as the main flour in your gf pie shell as it's sticky. When roasted, either on its own or with the fats contained in the recipe, its taste changes from savory to sweet (I'd say a mix of hazelnut and peanut flavors). You should try besan halwa which you can make with chickpea flour as well, it's delicious. Though, I don't know how to adjust it to your gf pie recipe. Do you have any tips? I will probably try it anyway, but I do appreciate some advice.

          Reply
          • Alanna says

            October 18, 2020 at 9:51 pm

            Hi Didi, Gosh I'm really sorry to hear about your friend's health issues. Celiac is no joke. It's very kind of you to think of her!

            Personally, I don't handle chickpea flour well - I find it quite difficult to digest. But if your friend is cool with it, I bet it would work well here due to its high protein content. I would just swap it in for the rice flour by weight in the gluten-free crust recipe. Some celiacs can't handle oats/oat flour, so you may want to check with her about that.

            Please let me know if you have any more questions!

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