Spring Mushroom & Asparagus Galette
A rustic free-form tart filled with sautéed mushrooms, tender asparagus, fresh thyme, and creamy ricotta, all wrapped in a flaky golden crust. It’s earthy yet bright — and absolutely stunning sliced and served warm.
Servings 6 1 large galette
Calories 340kcal
Ingredients
- Galette Dough
- 1 ¼ cups 160 g all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup 113 g cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3 –4 tbsp ice water
- Filling
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz mixed mushrooms cremini, shiitake, oyster, sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 small shallot finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- Cream Layer
- ¾ cup whole milk ricotta
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Pinch salt & pepper
- Finish
- 1 egg for egg wash
- Extra thyme sprigs
- Fresh microgreens optional garnish
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Make Dough
- Mix flour and salt.
- Cut in butter until pea-sized crumbs form.
- Add ice water gradually until dough forms.
- Shape into disk, wrap, and chill 30 minutes.
- 2️⃣ Prepare Filling
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté shallot 2 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook until moisture evaporates and they turn golden (about 6–8 minutes).
- Add asparagus and cook 2–3 minutes (they should stay bright green).
- Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- 3️⃣ Prepare Ricotta Layer
- Mix ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- 4️⃣ Assemble
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll dough into 12-inch circle on parchment.
- Spread ricotta mixture in center, leaving 2-inch border.
- Top with mushroom mixture evenly.
- Fold edges of dough over filling, pleating as you go.
- Brush crust with egg wash.
- 5️⃣ Bake
- Bake 35–40 minutes until crust is golden brown.
- Cool 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Approximate Nutrition (Per Slice, 1/6 galette)
Calories: ~340
Total Fat: 23 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg
Sodium: 320 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 9 g
(Values are estimates and may vary by ingredient brand.)
🌿 Make It Extra Spring-Beautiful
• Use mixed wild mushrooms for varied texture
• Garnish with microgreens and lemon zest just before serving
• Serve on a wooden board for rustic elegance
• Add a light drizzle of truffle oil for aroma
• Garnish with microgreens and lemon zest just before serving
• Serve on a wooden board for rustic elegance
• Add a light drizzle of truffle oil for aroma
