Simple yet irresistible, this galette is a burst of Mediterranean goodness in every bite!

Halloumi, tomato, pesto, over puff pastry

If you love galettes like I do, you’ll absolutely love my halloumi and tomato galette with pesto and puff pastry. It’s a crispy, flaky puff pastry crust smothered with flavorful basil pesto and topped with slices of savory halloumi, juicy tomatoes, and sweet bell peppers. It’s so easy you can put it together in just 15 minutes, and the oven does the rest. I know it will be one of your favorites!

What type of tomatoes do I use?

You can use any type or combination of tomatoes you like or have. For the video, I had a few plump, ripe tomatoes and some beautiful cherry tomatoes. If you’ve been to the farmers market, you may have robust heirloom tomatoes or even firmer Roma tomatoes. Both would be delicious, and a colorful variety would make an even prettier tart.

What is Halloumi Cheese?

Halloumi looks like mozzarella, but it’s firmer and chewier. What’s great about it is that you can grill, fry, or bake it, and it will get toasted on the outside and soft on the inside. It’s mild, and you should try it if you’ve never had the opportunity.

halloumi galette with puff pastry & tomatoes

What do I need to make this galette?

Sheet puff pastry -I like to buy these from a restaurant supply store because they come in large sizes and are easy to work with. If you can’t find the large ones, you can make two smaller galettes with the two-pack from the grocery store or pinch the two together on the long side to create a large one.

Pesto sauce -I love lots of pesto sauce, but use as much or as little as you like. If you don’t care for pesto sauce, try marinara or harissa.

Cherry tomatoes -or grape tomatoes halved.

Tomatoes -sliced as thick as you like.

Halloumi cheese -slice it about ¼ inch thick or so. It doesn’t have to be precise, but somewhat consistent.

Bell pepper -any color thinly sliced, or you can use various colors.

Olive oil -because there aren’t too many ingredients here and they’re all pretty fresh, I only use a good quality extra virgin olive oil like the one in our shop.

Salt and pepper -tomatoes love salt and pepper!

Dried oregano -adds even more herbiness to the tomatoes and compliments the pesto perfectly.

Scallions -thinly sliced and swirled in a bowl of cold water to release any dirt.

How do I prepare the puff pastry?

Preheat the oven to 400 °F, 200 °C. Place the thawed-out puff pastry on a work surface dusted with flour. Roll it out to be about 16 inches in diameter. Then, place the puff pastry on a round metal baking tray or a half-sheet baking tray lined with parchment paper. Using a fork, dock it (poke holes) as in the video.

How do I make the topping?

Place the sliced tomatoes in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Toss to coat. Then, slice the halloumi cheese into squares double the size of the tomatoes.

How do I assemble the galette?

Spread the pesto sauce over the puff pastry in an even layer, leaving about a two-inch border. Layer the halloumi and tomatoes until the inside of the tart is filled with halloumi and tomato slices. Then, top with bell pepper slices.

Halloumi, tomatoes, pesto, belle peppers over puff pastry galette

How do I create the crust?

Fold the edges of the puff pastry over and pinch where necessary to create a rustic border. Brush the border of the pastry with olive oil and season with oregano. Bake for 40-45 minutes.

How do I serve this tomato galette?

Let the galette rest for about 5-10 minutes to set and serve warm. Then, remove from the tray for serving. I love to put this on a cutting board. It makes for easy cutting and looks beautiful and rustic. Enjoy! Kali Orexi!

What are some of your other galettes?

I have so many on my channel, but for savory galettes, try my Spinach & Feta Galette, Zucchini & Feta Galette with Puff Pastry, Potato & Leek Galette, and Mushroom & Cheese Galette in Puff Pastry. If you’re looking for sweet, try The Most Delicious Caramel Apple Galette in Puff Pastry or Greek-Style Apricot Phyllo Galette with Custard.

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