Apple and curd galette with thyme
6 servings
45 minutes
Apple-cottage cheese galette with thyme is an exquisite dessert that combines the tenderness of cottage cheese, the sweetness of caramelized apples, and the subtle spiciness of fresh thyme. This recipe has roots in traditional French cuisine, where galettes were made as simple yet refined open pies. The dish's flavor surprises with a combination of buttery dough, sweet-sour apples, and fresh herbal notes of thyme. The galette is perfect for morning coffee or evening tea time, and its versatility allows it to be served as a standalone dessert or alongside ice cream. Caramelized apples give it a deep aroma while cottage cheese adds a creamy texture. Thyme used in moderation reveals new flavor dimensions, turning the galette into a true gastronomic delight.
1
Rub 100 g of soft butter into crumbs with flour.
- Butter: 150 g
- Wheat flour: 250 g
2
Add sugar (50 g) and an egg to the resulting oily-flour mixture. Knead the dough. The dough should be soft, lump-free, and feel like plasticine. Place the dough in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Sugar: 50 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
3
Peel the apples, and cut them into wedges (or squares, whichever you prefer).
- Sour apples: 2 pieces
4
Fry the prepared apples in 50 g of butter with 50 g of sugar for 5-7 minutes.
- Butter: 150 g
- Sugar: 50 g
5
Roll out the chilled dough into a large pancake (the amount of dough yields a pancake about 30 cm in diameter). I roll it out directly on baking paper.
6
Spread cottage cheese on the finished pancake (leave 2-3 cm without filling for folding), top with caramelized apples and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves (use a little thyme, as it can overpower the flavor). Fold the edges and place in a baking dish.
- Cottage cheese crumbly: 250 g
- Fresh thyme: to taste
7
Send the galette to a preheated oven at 200 degrees. Bake until done, about 20-25 minutes.