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

This rustic galette is the perfect balance of creamy, tart, crunchy, and sweet. Buttery pastry cradles melted Brie, juicy cranberries, and toasted walnuts, finished with a warm drizzle of spicy honey. Elegant enough for holidays, simple enough for a cozy weekend bake.

Inspired by the flavors of southern Europe and aligned with the principles of the Mediterranean diet, this galette focuses on quality ingredients—nuts, fruit, olive oil, and moderate cheese.

🌿 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Sweet & savory balance
✔ Rustic, no-fuss crust
✔ Perfect appetizer or light dinner
✔ Beautiful for entertaining
✔ Customizable year-round

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

For the Crust:

1¼ cups all-purpose flour (or half whole wheat)
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp sugar
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
3–4 tbsp ice water

(Shortcut: Use store-bought pie dough.)

For the Filling:

200g (7 oz) Brie cheese, sliced
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
⅓ cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Zest of ½ orange (optional)
Pinch of black pepper

Hot Honey Drizzle:

3 tbsp honey
¼–½ tsp red chili flakes

Optional garnish:

Fresh thyme
Extra walnuts

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Dough

In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add ice water gradually until dough forms.
Shape into a disc, wrap, and chill 30 minutes.

2️⃣ Toast the Walnuts

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

3️⃣ Roll & Assemble

Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).

Roll dough into a 12-inch circle on parchment paper.
Layer Brie slices in the center, leaving a 2-inch border.
Top with cranberries, walnuts, thyme, pepper, orange zest, and drizzle 1 tbsp honey.

Fold edges over filling, pleating as needed.

4️⃣ Bake

Bake 30–35 minutes until crust is golden and crisp.

5️⃣ Make Hot Honey

Warm honey gently and stir in chili flakes.
Drizzle over warm galette before serving.

🥗 Mediterranean Serving Ideas

Serve with arugula salad & olive oil dressing
Pair with roasted vegetables
Add to a holiday appetizer board
Enjoy with sparkling water or herbal tea

🥜 Nutritional Benefits

Walnuts provide omega-3 fats
Cranberries offer antioxidants
Brie provides calcium & protein
Balanced sweet-savory flavors reduce need for excess sugar

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I use dried cranberries?

Yes, but reduce honey slightly since dried fruit is sweeter.

Q2: Can I make it gluten-free?

Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for the crust.

Q3: Can I prepare ahead?

Yes. Assemble and refrigerate up to 6 hours before baking.

Q4: What can I substitute for Brie?

Goat cheese or Camembert work beautifully.

Q5: Is hot honey very spicy?

It’s mildly warm. Adjust chili flakes to taste.

Q6: Can I make it lighter?

Use whole wheat flour and reduce cheese slightly.

🌞 Final Thoughts

This Brie, Cranberry & Walnut Galette with Hot Honey is rustic elegance at its best—creamy, crunchy, sweet, and spicy in every bite. It’s a Mediterranean-style dish that celebrates balance and bold flavors without being heavy.