Root Vegetable And Farmers Cheese Galette

Serves: 6

Cecile Bahringer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

53

Sweetness

52

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Alt (kosher)

3 tbsps

Vodka (chilled)

1.5 tbsps

Butter

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

1 tbsp

Champagne

1.5 tsps

Lemon Juice

1 tsp

Sugar

Directions:

1

Make the dough: In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the flour, salt, and sugar

2

Add butter and pulse until coarse, pea-sized crumbs appear, about 10 seconds

3

With the machine running, add vodka and 2 tablespoons ice water and process until the dough just holds together, about 30 seconds

4

Squeeze a small amount of dough between your fingers -- if it is very crumbly, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time (2 tablespoons maximum)

5

Do not over process

6

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and push together into a rough ball

7

Knead a few times to combine, then place on a piece of plastic wrap and push together using the plastic wrap to form a 5x7-inch rectangular slab

8

Refrigerate at least 1 hour (or overnight)

9

In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the flour, salt, and sugar

10

Add butter and pulse until coarse, pea-sized crumbs appear, about 10 seconds

11

With the machine running, add vodka and 2 tablespoons ice water and process until the dough just holds together, about 30 seconds

12

Squeeze a small amount of dough between your fingers -- if it is very crumbly, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time (2 tablespoons maximum)

13

Do not over process

14

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and push together into a rough ball

15

Knead a few times to combine, then place on a piece of plastic wrap and push together using the plastic wrap to form a 5x7-inch rectangular slab

16

Refrigerate at least 1 hour (or overnight)

17

Assemble the tart: Assemble the tart: Preheat oven to 375°F

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In a small sauté pan, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons each olive oil and butter over medium-low heat

19

Add the leek, salt, sugar and a pinch of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and slightly caramelized, about 10 minutes

20

Transfer leeks to the bowl of a food processor and let cool slightly

21

To the food processor, add the cream cheese, farmer cheese, and tarragon to the leek mixture

22

Pulse until smooth

23

Taste and adjust the seasoning, then add the egg and pulse a few more times until combined

24

Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use

25

Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil

26

Add the vegetables (if using red beets, cook in a separate pot so they don't bleed)

27

Bring to a boil then turn down to a simmer and cook until tender but still holding their structure, about 10 minutes

28

Drain and set aside to cool slightly

29

On a floured piece of parchment paper, roll your dough to 12x15-inch rough rectangle

30

Place 1 1/2 to 2 cups of filling in the center of the dough and spread out, leaving a 2-inch border on all sides

31

Arrange your vegetable rounds in a shingled pattern over the filling, then gently fold up the sides to create a border

32

Brush the vegetables lightly with oil and brush the pastry edges with egg wash, sprinkle the galette with coarse sea salt

33

Bake until vegetables are lightly golden and pastry is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes

34

Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack to cool

35

Assemble the tart: Preheat oven to 375°F

36

In a small sauté pan, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons each olive oil and butter over medium-low heat

37

Add the leek, salt, sugar and a pinch of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and slightly caramelized, about 10 minutes

38

Transfer leeks to the bowl of a food processor and let cool slightly

39

To the food processor, add the cream cheese, farmer cheese, and tarragon to the leek mixture

40

Pulse until smooth

41

Taste and adjust the seasoning, then add the egg and pulse a few more times until combined

42

Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use

43

Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil

44

Add the vegetables (if using red beets, cook in a separate pot so they don't bleed)

45

Bring to a boil then turn down to a simmer and cook until tender but still holding their structure, about 10 minutes

46

Drain and set aside to cool slightly

47

On a floured piece of parchment paper, roll your dough to 12x15-inch rough rectangle

48

Place 1 1/2 to 2 cups of filling in the center of the dough and spread out, leaving a 2-inch border on all sides

49

Arrange your vegetable rounds in a shingled pattern over the filling, then gently fold up the sides to create a border

50

Brush the vegetables lightly with oil and brush the pastry edges with egg wash, sprinkle the galette with coarse sea salt

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Bake until vegetables are lightly golden and pastry is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes

52

Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack to cool

53

Make the mustard vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the mustard, vinegar, lemon, garlic, and sugar

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Gradually whisk in the oil and blend until emulsified

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Taste and add 1/2 teaspoon warm water if necessary to balance flavors

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Stir in the tarragon

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In a small bowl, combine the mustard, vinegar, lemon, garlic, and sugar

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Gradually whisk in the oil and blend until emulsified

59

Taste and add 1/2 teaspoon warm water if necessary to balance flavors

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Stir in the tarragon

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To finish: Once galette has cooled, brush the vegetables with the mustard vinaigrette

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Sprinkle with chopped tarragon, cut into squares, and serve warm or at room temperature

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Once galette has cooled, brush the vegetables with the mustard vinaigrette

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Sprinkle with chopped tarragon, cut into squares, and serve warm or at room temperature

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DO AHEAD: Dough can be made and refrigerated up to 3 days in advance, or frozen for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before using

66

Tart can be assembled and frozen for up to 3 months

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Tarragon vinaigrette can be made up to 1 day in advance and refrigerated

68

DO AHEAD: Dough can be made and refrigerated up to 3 days in advance, or frozen for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before using

69

Tart can be assembled and frozen for up to 3 months

70

Tarragon vinaigrette can be made up to 1 day in advance and refrigerated