Name: Apple Cheddar Galette
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling; ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed; ¼ cup sharp white cheddar cheese, finely grated; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 3-4 tablespoons ice water; 1 tablespoon cold vodka or buttermilk; 2 medium Honeycrisp apples, cored and thinly sliced; ¾ cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded and divided; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 tablespoon brown sugar 13. ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 14. Pinch of salt; 2 tablespoons whole milk for brushing; 2 tablespoons honey; Fresh thyme sprigs; Flaky sea salt

Description

A rustic apple cheddar galette featuring tender spiced apples and sharp cheese wrapped in a flaky herb-infused crust.

Ingredients

For the herb cheddar crust:

1¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
¼ cup sharp white cheddar cheese, finely grated
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3–4 tablespoons ice water
1 tablespoon cold vodka or buttermilk

For the filling:

2 medium Honeycrisp apples, cored and thinly sliced
¾ cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon brown sugar 13. ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 14. Pinch of salt

For finishing:

2 tablespoons whole milk for brushing
2 tablespoons honey
Fresh thyme sprigs
Flaky sea salt

Instructions

Make the crust: Whisk flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces. Stir in grated cheddar and thyme. Sprinkle vodka over mixture, then add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough just comes together. Form into disk, wrap, and chill 45 minutes.
Prepare filling: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment. Toss sliced apples with melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Assemble galette: Roll chilled dough into 13-inch circle on floured surface. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle half the shredded cheddar over center, leaving 2-inch border. Arrange apple slices in overlapping circles over cheese.
Finish and bake: Fold dough edges up and over filling, pleating as needed. Brush crust with milk and sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake 40-45 minutes until crust is golden and apples are tender.
Serve: Cool 15 minutes. Drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh thyme and flaky salt before serving.

Notes

Keep all ingredients cold for flakiest crust
Galette can be made 4 hours ahead and rewarmed
Store leftovers covered in refrigerator up to 4 days

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes