No time to rustle up a pie dish or tart pan? Enter the galette. Rustic, but no less impressive than its aforementioned flaky-crusted counterparts, the general formula goes something like this: roll out dough, transfer to a cookie sheet, top, crimp the dough over the filling and bake. Kind of awesome, right? These 15 fantastic galette recipes will have you flexing your pastry-making muscles like a pro in no time, even if you’ve never handled a rolling pin before!
1. Apple Galettes With Whiskey Salted Caramel Sauce: It’s a good thing these open-face apple pies are personal-sized — you’ll definitely want to keep a couple all to yourself! (via Portuguese Girl Cooks)
2. Caramelized Corn and Heirloom Tomato Galette: Here, sweet summer produce is deservedly featured front-and-center. (via Half Baked Harvest)
3. Blueberry Almond Streusel Galette: A slice of this would be a terrific way to start the day with a cup of coffee or end a meal on a warm night. (via Two Peas and Their Pod)
4. Wild Greens Galette With Artichokes and Feta: If you enjoy spanakopita, this freeform tart is absolutely up your alley. (via Wild Greens and Sardines)
5. Gluten-Free Apricot Galette: A floral touch is baked right into this galette… an element that’s echoed in the accompanying lavender caramel sauce. (via Snixy Kitchen)
6. Beet and Caramelized Onion Galette: A hazelnut-enriched crust is the perfect base for this treat that’s layered with earthy, golden beets. (via Cannelle et Vanille)
7. Rustic Blackberry and Lime Galette: Lime zest and juice add a welcome dash of brightness to this berry creation. (via Hummingbird High)
8. Mexican Galette: A hidden layer of smoky chipotle-enhanced tomato sauce lends a nice bit of kick to this pastry topped with a host of healthy goodies. (via Domestic Fits)
9. Rustic Cherry Galette: The nutty almond meal crust is a wonderful complement to its fresh cherry filling. (via Nourished)
10. Samosa Galette: Transform a favorite Indian food into this clever tart. Bonus: Throwing together a samosa galette is so much easier than forming the traditional, personal-sized pyramid shapes. (via Food, Pleasure and Health)
11. Peach Fig Galette With Coconut Whipped Cream: Peach and figs play together nicely in this romantic treat that gets just a touch of tropical flair from coconut whipped cream. (via Nutrition Stripped)
12. Dill Chicken Pot Pie Galette: Perfect for celebrating autumn’s arrival! (via White on Rice Couple)
13. Plum Galette With a Whole Wheat Crust: Using a combo of all-purpose and whole wheat flours is the trick to achieving a tender, flaky crust while still getting a dose of healthy whole grains. (via Food52)
14. Rye Galettes With Caramelized Fennel, Apple + Goat Cheese: A cupful of rye flour adds a distinct taste to this savory galette. Combining it with white flour keeps it from overwhelming the filling’s flavors. (via A Tasty Love Story)
15. Fig + Prosciutto di Parma Galette: With elements both sweet and savory, it’s up to you to decide whether to serve this one as an appetizer or dessert. (via Everyday Belle)