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Published: Aug 27, 2018 · Modified: Aug 4, 2021 by Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Zucchini Galette With Burrata

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As these last few weeks of summer continue to fly by, I'm desperately trying to enjoy as much summer produce as possible. Tomatoes, corn, cucumbers --- you name it. I'm eating all of it. This year, I especially have a ton of zucchini on my hands thanks to Matt's parents' garden that seems to produce zucchini at a freakish pace. With a refrigerator drawer full of zucchini, I decided I needed a burrata-zucchini galette in my life ASAP.

A slice of the burrata zucchini galette on parchment paper with the rest of the galette in the background.

I have a thing for galettes. If you've tried my breakfast galette recipe, you probably already know that. I love how galettes are rustic yet elegant all at the same time. You can put in a little extra work and make your own pie crust, which I included a recipe for below, or you can use frozen pie crust dough for those times when life is a bit too frantic. Plus, galettes are endlessly versatile, so you have plenty of room to get creative.

For this galette, we also use fontina, lemon juice and fresh tarragon in addition to the burrata and zucchini. I like my galettes to have a cheesy base before layering other ingredients, and fontina melts so beautifully that it was an easy choice. With its subtle anise-like flavor, tarragon adds a warmth to the galette, and then the lemon juice comes along to brighten up the whole dish. Yes, it's as delicious as it sounds. Cheesy goodness on a flaky pie crust is my kind of meal.

Step-by-Step Instructions

All right, let's get started. Thinly slice the zucchini and lay them on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and let the zucchini sit for at least 30 minutes. Zucchini is watery, so don't skip this step unless you like soggy crust. The salt helps release excess water. While you wait, you can prep your other ingredients. Or have a glass of wine. No judgment here.

On parchment paper, roll out your pie crust dough until it's about 10 to 12 inches in diameter. Don't worry if it's not a perfect circle. That's the beauty of galettes. We can be imperfect but market it as rustic. So trendy.

Leaving about an inch or two around the edge, sprinkle the pie crust with fontina. Lay the zucchini slices on top of the fontina and sprinkle with pepper. Fold the edge of the crust over and brush with a beaten egg and a little water. Transfer the parchment paper with the galette to a baking sheet and pop it into the oven. Bake until the crust is perfectly golden to your liking. For me, this took about 40 minutes, but all ovens are different. I recommend checking it around the 35-minute mark.

Once the galette is nice and brown, remove from the oven and top with burrata, fresh lemon juice and tarragon. If you'd like, you can also brush the zucchini with melted garlic butter before adding the other toppings. The galette is delicious without the buttery glaze, but it's an option for you butter freaks out there. Let it sit for about five minutes to set and then dig in.

Perfect Pairing

I always love a good hefeweizen with burrata. Hefeweizens don't overwhelm the burrata and have plenty of bubbles to counter the creamy center. Plus, hefeweizens often come with a citrusy kick, which adds a nice brightness and enhances the flavors of this burrata-zucchini galette.

For you wine lovers, sauvignon blanc is a great choice. Sauvignon blanc's lively acidity and bright, crisp flavors are the perfect match for burrata.

I hope you take advantage of all the fresh summer produce and try this burrata-zucchini galette.

Cheers!

Zucchini Galette
Zucchini Galette

 

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📖 Recipe

A slice of the zucchini galette on brown parchment paper with sprigs of fresh tarragon by the bottom.

Burrata-Zucchini Galette

This burrata-zucchini galette features a delicious, flaky crust with melted fontina cheese and fresh tarragon. It's the perfect way to enjoy summer produce.
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 40 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 324kcal
Author: Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Ingredients

Herbed Pie Crust

  • 12 tablespoons cold butter diced
  • ½ cup cold vegetable shortening cut into a few pieces
  • 2 ½ cups flour divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • ¼ cup ice-cold water
  • ¼ cup ice-cold vodka

Burrata-Zucchini Galette

  • 1 zucchini
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup fontina shredded
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted, optional
  • 1 garlic clove grated, optional
  • 4 ounces burrata torn
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh tarragon chopped

Instructions

  • To prepare the crust, place the butter and shortening in the freezer while you prepare the other ingredients. Combine 1 ½ cups flour, salt, sugar and thyme in a food processor. Pulse a couple times to mix.
  • Add the butter and shortening and pulse until the flour is coated and clumps form throughout the dough.
  • Scrape the side of the bowl and add the other cup of flour. Pulse a few times to incorporate.
  • Move the dough to a mixing bowl and pour in the ice-cold water and vodka. Fold in the liquids until the dough cohesively sticks together. Form the dough into two balls and flatten to 4-inch disks. Wrap both disks in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for at least an hour. After the hour, store one pie crust in a freezer bag and store in the freezer for a future savory pastry.
  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Lay zucchini slices on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the excess water to drain.
  • On parchment paper, roll out pie crust dough until it's about 10 to 12 inches in diameter. Sprinkle with fontina, leaving about an inch or two on the edge. Top with zucchini slices and sprinkle with pepper. Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water and brush on the edge of the crust.
  • Move parchment paper with the galette over to a baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes. Check to see if the crust is golden brown. If needed, continue baking until the crust reaches your desired color.
  • When the pie crust is perfectly golden brown, remove from the oven and let set for five minutes. If desired, combine melted butter and grated garlic and brush over the zucchini. Top with torn burrata, lemon juice and tarragon. Enjoy!

Notes

Pie crust recipe adapted from Cook's Illustrated. You can also use store-bought frozen pie crust dough.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 5mg
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  1. Stephanie Simmons says

    September 03, 2018 at 3:03 pm

    5 stars
    This looks and sounds absolutely amazing! This looks like the perfect quick fall dinner!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      September 04, 2018 at 1:57 pm

      Thank you! It’s fun dish.

      Reply
  2. April says

    September 03, 2018 at 12:11 am

    Burrata is a great tasting cheese and I bet it is delicious with the zucchini. I love them both! I've never made an herbed galette but I think I want to try it now because your pie crust ingredients sound perfect!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      September 03, 2018 at 2:41 pm

      Thank you! I love the little extra something the herbs give the pie crust. Hope you like it!

      Reply
  3. Jacqueline Debono says

    September 01, 2018 at 4:53 pm

    5 stars
    Burrata and fontina are two of my favourite Italian cheeses and I use them both a lot! This galette looks and sounds so delicious. Def want to try it!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      September 01, 2018 at 5:47 pm

      Thank you! I hope you do and enjoy it.

      Reply
  4. Arjhon says

    September 01, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    5 stars
    The zucchini caught my attention. We really love zucchini and this recipe is perfect for this season. Definitely will try this and thanks for sharing this awesome recipe.

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      September 01, 2018 at 2:31 pm

      You’re welcome! I hope you love it.

      Reply
  5. Stine Mari says

    August 31, 2018 at 8:25 pm

    I am drooling over that herbed pie crust, it sounds divine! And that is exactly why I love galettes too - rustic yet elegant.

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      August 31, 2018 at 8:56 pm

      Pie crust tends to make me a little drooly too. ?

      Reply
  6. Mirlene says

    August 31, 2018 at 6:27 pm

    5 stars
    Love burrata - especially in the summer. Especially when it is paired with cold beer amazing!!! Certain foods are just summer classics.

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      August 31, 2018 at 8:55 pm

      I could literally eat burrata with a good beer on the side every day of my life and never be sad.

      Reply
  7. Linda says

    August 31, 2018 at 5:02 pm

    5 stars
    What a brilliant idea! Like you, I don't want summer comes to an end this soon and this is how I'm going to celebrate it. With lots of burrata and good wine. Cheers!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      August 31, 2018 at 8:51 pm

      If summer has to end, burrata and wine are at least the proper farewell summer deserves. ?

      Reply
  8. Gloria says

    August 30, 2018 at 12:20 am

    What a great rustic looking dish. Buratta is in a league of it's own...and so delicious. I could make a meal of this....just pour me a glass of wine and I would be a very happy girl.

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      August 31, 2018 at 8:51 pm

      Right there with you!

      Reply
  9. Michelle says

    August 29, 2018 at 5:41 pm

    Ohhh I love Buratta, it's just so creamy and delicious so I will have to try using it in this recipe, thanks for the inspiration! Great party food for sure!

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      August 29, 2018 at 6:12 pm

      Isn't it the best? It'd definitely make a fun party food. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  10. Adriana Lopez Martin says

    August 29, 2018 at 5:34 am

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh you got me at burrata I love that cheese and then on a galette this is so lovely and I can imagine the flavors. Must make this galette of yours this fall. Perfect treat and party food too.

    Reply
  11. Kelly Anthony says

    August 28, 2018 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    This galette looks so tasty and perfect for a summer day. I love the wine and beer pairing you added as well.

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      August 28, 2018 at 1:47 pm

      Thank you! We ate this on the patio, and it really was the perfect way to spend a summer evening. 🙂

      Reply

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