Calabrian Chili Galette

Name: Calabrian Chili Cheese Galette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 short crust pastry recipe; 4 tbsp Calabrian chilis (in olive oil); 1/2 cup cream cheese; 1/2 cup yogurt; 1 medium onion ((sliced)); 1 cup shredded mozzarella; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated); 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp crushed black pepper

Flakey and crusty short crust pastry, filled with cream cheese, Calabrian chilis, parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese. Cut into pieces it is the simplest vegetarian brunch or lunch to serve up.

Some recipes are so simple I feel a bit embarrassed to call them recipes in the first place. Having said this, you cannot go wrong with a buttery crust case, filled with cheese and chili. It is simple to make and so good. Perfect for a quick Sunday brunch vibe or lunch if paired with a green salad. It is comforting and very easy but so yummy! Serve it with ya little crushed black pepper and it is ready to go.

I came upon this recipe as I had bought a jar of Calabrian chili in olive oil months ago and never got around to using it. I also buy cheese on deals and stash them in the freezer so when I need it I jus defrost and use as required. I have used a homemade short crust pastry dough that is so buttery, flakey and delicious. You only need butter, flour, water and salt however store bough also works well. You could use puff pastry too.

What is galette made of? What does galette mean?

Galette is a French dessert that is made with pastry and a filling. The pastry can be made with a short crust dough or puff pastry as well. The filling can be a fruit based or custard based filling. It is baked with an egg wash to make a delicious golden color on the top once done. Galette is a flat round cake/pastry often served with fruit, cream etc.

What is the difference between a pie and a galette?

A pie most likely would be shaped and set in a pie dish or a tray while a galette is a free form tart that is shaped directly in the baking tray. Also pies most often than not have a covering while galettes don’t have to be closed on the top.

What ingredients are needed to make this Calabrian chili galette?

To make this galette we need short crust pastry. You could use puff pastry too. We need cream cheese, greek yogurt or any full fat yogurt. For the cheese I’ve used a combination of mozzarella and parmesan cheese. I’ve used Calabrian chili in olive oil but you can use any chilis pickled in olive oil. For seasoning we need dried oregano or basil and crushed black pepper with flakey sea salt.

What equipment is needed to make this Calabrian chili galette?

To roll out the dough we need a rolling pin and baking paper. To bake the galette we need a baking tray and chefs knife. I have used a spoon to spread the cream cheese and yogurt. The galette is baked in the oven.

How to make this Calabrian chili galette?

Preheat the oven to 180 deg C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Roll out the short crust pastry between two baking paper sheets, around 9×13 inch. Transfer to the baking tray. Spread the cream cheese on the base leaving an inch of a board on the edges. Add the yogurt and spread evenly. Add the Calabrian chili on top, add the dried oregano, crushed black pepper and sprinkle over the shredded mozzarella every where. Bake for 25 minutes until the top is golden and the edges are firm. Cut into pieces and top with parmesan cheese.

Serving and storing this Calabrian chili galette?

This galette is best served hot. Pair it with a side salad or a green salad. Alternatively you can serve this as an appetizer by cutting it into smaller pieces. The leftovers can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge. When ready to eat you can reheat it in the oven for 5-10 minutes at 180 deg C or in a pan on low to medium heat until the bottom is crunchy and the cheese on top is melting.

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Calabrian Chili Cheese Galette

Flakey and crusty short crust pastry, filled with cream cheese, Calabrian chilis, parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese. Cut into pieces it is the simplest vegetarian brunch or lunch to serve up.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Finger food, Game night, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack, Starter

Cuisine French

Servings 4 people

Equipment

Baking tray
Rolling Pin
Baking paper
Chefs knife
Grater
Microplane
Spoon

Ingredients

1 short crust pastry recipe
4 tbsp Calabrian chilis in olive oil
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup yogurt
1 medium onion (sliced)
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp crushed black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180 deg C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
Roll out the short crust pastry between two baking paper sheets, around 9x13 inch. Transfer to the baking tray.
Spread the cream cheese on the base leaving an inch of a board on the edges. Add the yogurt and spread evenly. Add the sliced onion.
Add the Calabrian chili on top, add the dried oregano, crushed black pepper and sprinkle over the shredded mozzarella every where.
Bake for 25 minutes until the top is golden and the edges are firm.
Cut into pieces and top with parmesan cheese. Enjoy it hot.

Notes

You can to the galette with hot honey or maple syrup to give it s spicy and sweet balance.