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Rustic pumpkin galette, pie dough folded over the filling, sprinkled with thyme and sesame seeds

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Rustic Pumpkin Galette

This rustic galette is a pie dough folded over a pumpkin and cheese filling. 🥧 It is free-form, with no pan, for a handmade look.

Total time
1 h
Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Difficulty
Easy
Per person
€3.00

Ingredients 13

Estimated cost €12.00

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Rolling pin
  • Pastry brush
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 400 °F. Spread the pumpkin cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for , until tender.

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Meanwhile, heat a little olive oil in a skillet. Add the sliced onions and cook them over low heat until they are well golden and caramelized, about . At the end of cooking, add the chopped garlic and the fresh thyme.
Roll out the pie dough on a sheet of parchment paper into a circle (or a free-form shape). Spread the cream cheese over the dough, leaving a 3 cm border.
Spread the caramelized onions over the cheese, then add the roasted pumpkin cubes. Crumble the feta over the top. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling.
Brush the edges of the dough with the egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for , until the dough is golden and crispy.
Sprinkle with fresh thyme and a drizzle of honey if desired. Serve warm with a green salad.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate
  • Protein10 g
  • Carbs35 g
  • Fat22 g
  • Fiber4 g
Nutri-Score BÉco-Score B

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

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Chef's tip

For an even more indulgent touch, add a few crushed walnuts before baking the galette. They add an irresistible crunch that pairs wonderfully with the sweetness of the pumpkin! 🧡✨

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Baked. Up to 2 months in a freezer bag. The texture of the dough may be slightly altered after thawing.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Assemble the galette and keep it covered in plastic wrap in the fridge. Bake the next day.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven at 180°C for 15-20 min to regain crispness. Air fryer at 160°C, 8-12 min. Microwave not recommended because it softens the dough.

Variations

  • Add a drizzle of honey and fresh thyme when it comes out of the oven.
  • Replace the feta with goat cheese.
  • Serve with a green salad.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Filling all the way to the edge: leave a 3 cm border to fold the dough over.
  • Not glazing the edges: brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Forgetting to caramelize the onions: cook them over low heat for about 15 minutes until they are well golden.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a rustic pumpkin galette?

Roast the cubed pumpkin for 20 minutes at 200°C, caramelize the onions, roll out the dough, top with cream cheese, onions, pumpkin and feta, fold the edges over and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Why a galette with no pan?

It is free-form: the pie dough is rolled out on parchment paper and folded over the filling for a handmade look. Leave a 3 cm border around the cream cheese.

How do you caramelize the onions for the galette?

Heat a little olive oil in a skillet and cook the sliced onions over low heat for about 15 minutes, until they are well golden and caramelized.

What do you serve with the pumpkin galette?

Sprinkle with fresh thyme and a drizzle of honey if you like, then serve warm with a green salad. The honey brings out the sweetness of the pumpkin and the saltiness of the feta.

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