Apple & Honeyed Goat Cheese Galette Recipe
Be the star of your next brunch gathering with this easy to make, sweet & tangy Galette!
How to Make the Best Apple & Honeyed Goat Cheese Galette
This elegant Apple & Honeyed Goat Cheese Galette is the perfect addition to any brunch spread. With its rustic charm and sophisticated flavor profile, this French-inspired pastry combines sweet apples, tangy goat cheese, and floral honey in a way that feels both special and approachable. The crispy, buttery puff pastry crust contrasts beautifully with the tender apples and creamy cheese filling.
Why You’ll Love This Galette
What makes this galette so special is how easy it is to create something that looks impressive and tastes restaurant-quality. The beauty of a galette is that it doesn’t need to be perfect—the rustic, free-form presentation is actually part of its charm. You’re not wrestling with pie tins or trying to achieve flawless edges; instead, you’re embracing the natural, elegant simplicity of a French pastry.
The combination of sweet and savory flavors is what really sets this recipe apart. Granny Smith apples provide a bright tartness that balances the richness of the goat cheese and the floral sweetness of honey. The apricot glaze adds a glossy finish and just a hint of additional sweetness that ties everything together beautifully.
Tips for Success
The key to a perfectly baked galette is keeping your puff pastry cold and allowing it to chill again before baking. This helps the butter layers separate and create that coveted flaky texture. Don’t skip the step of pricking the dough with a fork and returning it to the fridge—these small details make all the difference. And remember, a galette is meant to be rustic and forgiving, so there’s no need to stress about making it perfect. A slightly uneven presentation is part of its charm!
Apple & Honeyed Goat Cheese Galette
Be the star of your next brunch gathering with this easy to make, sweet & tangy Galette!
Ingredients
For the Galette
For the Glaze
Instructions
Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 400F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Layout your puff pastry on the parchment paper. Using a pairing knife or toothpick, poke 'vents' in the dough about every 3 to 4 inches and return to the fridge.
- Peel your apples, slice in half (top to bottom) removing stem and core. Thinly slice the apples about 1/8" thick. Set aside.
Assemble
- Whisk the honey and goat cheese together. It will help to break the goat cheese up before adding the honey to avoid getting all the goat cheese stuck in the whisk. Using a spatula, spread the goat cheese on the puff pastry, leaving 1/2-3/4" on all sides.
- Arrange the apple slices in overlapping rows over the goat cheese, still leaving the 1/2-3/4" space along all sides. Carefully sprinkle sugar over the apples, avoiding spilling onto the parchment paper as much as possible. Dot the apples with the butter.
- Place the baking sheet and pastry in the freezer for 5-7 minutes prior to baking. This will allow the butter in the puff pastry to firm up and create more steam in the crust during the baking process.
Bake & Finish
- Bake at 400F for 30-35 minutes, until the top of the pastry and apples are browned. Rotate the pan halfway through baking.
- While the galette bakes, warm the apricot jelly with water until combined. Once the galette is done baking, brush the glaze over the warm pastry and apples.
Notes
- For best results, keep the pastry and assembled galette chilled before baking to help the layers puff up properly.
- The galette can be made ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.