🥧 Galette with Brie, Cranberries & Toasted Walnuts (Hot Honey Drizzle).

📝 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

For the Crust:

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp sugar

• ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)

• 3–4 tbsp ice water

(OR use 1 ready-made pie crust)

For the Filling:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

• 1–2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 6–8 oz Brie cheese (sliced, rind on)

• ½ cup walnuts (toasted & roughly chopped)

• 1 tbsp fresh thyme (optional)

Hot Honey:

• 3 tbsp honey

• ¼–½ tsp chili flakes

For Finishing:

• 1 egg (for egg wash)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Dough

• Mix flour, salt & sugar.

• Cut in cold butter until crumbly.

• Add ice water gradually until dough forms.

• Shape into a disk, wrap & chill 30 minutes.

(Skip if using store-bought crust.)

2️⃣ Prepare Filling

• Toss cranberries with brown sugar and lemon zest.

• Toast walnuts in a dry pan for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.

3️⃣ Assemble

• Roll dough into a 10–12 inch circle on parchment.

• Place Brie slices in center, leaving 2-inch border.

• Add cranberry mixture on top.

• Sprinkle walnuts and thyme.

• Fold edges over filling (rustic style).

• Brush crust with egg wash.

4️⃣ Bake

• Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly.

5️⃣ Hot Honey

• Warm honey gently and stir in chili flakes.

• Drizzle over warm galette before serving.

🍽 Serving Tip

Best served warm when Brie is melty and creamy.

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I use dried cranberries?
Yes, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes first.

Q2: Can I prepare it ahead?
Yes, assemble and refrigerate up to 8 hours before baking.

Q3: What can replace Brie?
Camembert or goat cheese works well.

Q4: How long does it last?
Store in fridge up to 3 days. Reheat in oven to crisp crust.

Q5: Can I make it savory only (less sweet)?
Reduce sugar and skip hot honey for a more savory flavor.