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Zucchini and Ricotta Galette

Updated: Mar 24, 2025 · Published: Apr 8, 2019 by Jennifer

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This Zucchini and Ricotta Galette is a showstopper for your next brunch. Lemony ricotta is topped with layers of sweet zucchini surrounded by a flaky, buttery crust. Don't let the pie dough intimidate you, galettes are so much more forgiving and so much fun to make!

Angled view of zucchini ricotta galette with a slice cut out surrounded by scattered rosemary on a white background.

For this zucchini ricotta galette, I use a basic pie crust and the result is a rustic yet professional-looking dish. I make the dough in advance and freeze it for later. When I'm ready to bake, I just pull the dough out of the freezer and I'm ready to go!

Unlike a traditional pie, you don't have to make sure your dough is crimped to perfection. With galettes, you just fold and forget! This zucchini and ricotta galette is savory, but galettes can also be sweet. Zucchini and ricotta is a delicious combination that uses the best of those summer farm stand finds.

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  • What you will need
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • 👩‍🍳Pro tips
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  • Storage and make-ahead
  • Serving suggestions
  • Frequently asked questions
  • More squash recipes
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What you will need

Read on to learn what goes into this savory zucchini galette.

  • Flour- For the galette crust.
  • Salt and sugar- To flavor the crust. You can leave out the sugar, but I like to leave it in as it compliments the saltiness of the cheese.
  • Butter- The key to a perfect crust is using very COLD butter.
  • Egg yolk plus water- This will create an egg wash, which helps to get a perfectly shiny, golden brown color on the crust.
  • Zucchini- Fresh zucchini. Zucchini peaks in the summer so hit up those farmer's markets. I use green zucchini, but you can use yellow squash or a mixture of both.
  • Ricotta- I use whole milk ricotta but you can use partial skim.
  • Grated cheese- Used in the filling. I love Pecorino Romano, but you could use Parmesan or Locatelli.
  • Lemon zest- Adds freshness to the filling.
  • Rosemary-Earthy herb to season the ricotta filling. Fresh basil, thyme, or chives are also good choices.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Step-by-step instructions

Don't let all the steps intimidate you! I wanted to provide plenty of detailed photos so you could make zucchini galettes like a pro.

Six steps showing how to make galette dough in a food processor.

Step 1: Add the dry ingredients to a food processor and pulse a few times. Step 2. Add the cold butter. Step 3. Add water and pulse a few times. Step 4. Continue to add water until a wet sand-like dough forms. Step 5. Dump out and use your hand to form a ball. Step 6. Flatten the ball into a disc and place it in the fridge covered with wrap.

Six steps for making zucchini galette.

Step 7: Slice the zucchini into thin rounds. Step 8. Blot dry with a paper towel. Step 9. Add the filling mixture to a bowl. Step 10. Mix until well combined. Step 11. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough disk into a circle, about 12 inches in diameter. Step 12. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Four steps shown on how to fill and crimp a zucchini galette.

Step 13: Spread the ricotta mixture over the dough, leaving about a 1.5-inch border. Step 14. Add the zucchini, overlapping them in circles. Step 15. Using your fingers, crimp or fold the dough over onto itself, tucking in the outer layer of the zucchini (keep it rustic- it doesn't need to be perfect). Step 16. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper and rosemary. Brush the crust with the egg wash.

Bake at 400°F for 30-40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the zucchini begins to soften and brown. Allow to cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.

👩‍🍳Pro tips

  • Be sure to chill the dough in the refrigerator as instructed, it will make it easier to roll out.
  • Slice your zucchini very thin and the same size so that it bakes evenly. I like to use a mandoline for this, but you can also use a knife or the shredding attachment of a food processor.
  • Remember to leave a border around the edge so the filling doesn't ooze out.
  • Don't worry about perfecting the crust fold, the goal is for it to look rustic and homemade.

Variations

Feel like mixing it up? Here are some great swaps you can try.

  • Instead of ricotta, you can use goat cheese. For an irresistibly smooth texture, process the goat cheese in a food processor first before adding the seasonings.
  • Garlic can be added to the ricotta mixture for an extra layer of flavor.
  • Before adding the ricotta, try adding a layer of carmelized onions-yum!
  • To elevate the dish, top with crispy prosciutto or bacon.

For substitutions, visit the ingredient section.

A slice of zucchini galette cut out on parchment paper with rosemary in the background.

Storage and make-ahead

The dough can be made ahead of time! To freeze, prepare the dough up until you would have refrigerated it. Wrap the disk well with plastic wrap then place it in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Store leftover zucchini galette in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat slices in a 350°F oven until warmed through.

Serving suggestions

Zucchini gallete on a brown surface with zucchini in the background.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to squeeze the water out of the zucchini?

Unlike my zucchini pancake recipe, you do not need to squeeze out any water from the zucchini. I simply blot the zucchini with a paper towel, pressing down slightly to absorb any moisture.

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Angled view of zucchini ricotta galette with a slice cut out on a white background

Zucchini and Ricotta Galette

This Zucchini and Ricotta Galette is a showstopper for your next brunch. Lemony ricotta is topped with layers of sweet zucchini surrounded by a flaky, buttery crust. Don't let the pie dough intimidate you, galettes are so much more forgiving and so much fun to make!
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Prep Time 35 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 351 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients
 

For the galette crust:

  • 1¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher or fine sea salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 3 tablespoon ice water, more if needed
  • 1 egg yolk plus 1 teaspoon water for an egg wash

For the filling:

  • 1 large (about 9 ounces) zucchini, sliced into thin rounds (about ⅛-¼ inch thick), and patted dry with a paper towel about 2 cups sliced zucchini
  • ¾ cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup grated pecorino romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • ¾ tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher or fine sea salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste

Instructions
 

Make the crust:

  • Pulse the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor to blend. Add butter and pulse 5-6 more times until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    1¼ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon Kosher or fine sea salt, ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes, 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Add 3 Tbs ice water, and pulse well after each addition. Add just enough water to make a crumbly dough (I usually need about 5 tablespoons total). The dough will look like wet sand (it will not come together on its own but it will take shape when mixed with your hands).
    3 tablespoon ice water, more if needed
  • Roll the dough into a ball onto a lightly floured surface, and then flatten it into a disk. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. While the crust is chilling, prepare your filling.

Assembling the galette

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix the ricotta, grated cheese, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl and set aside.
    ¾ cup ricotta cheese, ½ cup grated pecorino romano cheese, 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided, ¾ tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, 2 teaspoon lemon zest, ½ teaspoon Kosher or fine sea salt, plus more to taste, ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • Remove the dough disk from the refrigerator. Roll the dough onto a lightly floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.
  • Place the ricotta mixture in the center of the galette, leaving about a 1½-inch border around the edges. Use the back of a spoon to evenly distribute the filling.
  • Place the zucchini in the center, covering the filling. I like to overlap the zucchini slices in circles for a prettier presentation.
    1 large (about 9 ounces) zucchini, sliced into thin rounds (about ⅛-¼ inch thick), and patted dry with a paper towel
  • Fold the galette border over the filling, pleating the edges as you work around it. The goal here is sloppy rustic, no need for perfection!
  • Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the zucchini and season with additional salt and pepper.
  • Prepare the egg wash: In a small bowl, beat together the egg yolk and 1 teaspoon of water. Brush the edges of the crust with the egg wash.
    1 egg yolk plus 1 teaspoon water for an egg wash
  • Transfer the prepared galette to the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  • Cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature with additional cheese rosemary, or fresh lemon zest sprinkled on top.

Notes

  • The dough can be made ahead of time! To freeze, prepare the dough up until you would have refrigerated it. Wrap the disk well with plastic wrap then place it in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
 

Nutrition*

Serving: 1 sliceCalories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 24.5gProtein: 11.2gFat: 23.3gSaturated Fat: 14.8gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 277mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 2.5gCalcium: 223mgIron: 2mg

*Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Nutrition information can vary depending on many factors, such as products used, measurements and substitutions, therefore it is recommended that you obtain nutritional calculations based on your own finished recipe.

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  1. Marion Herbert Hudson says

    July 26, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    Not a big fan of rosemary, what would you suggest as a substitute?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      July 26, 2021 at 12:47 pm

      Hi Marion- most fresh herbs would work here. I would try basil, thyme or oregano. Those go really well with zucchini. Happy baking!

      Reply
  2. RM says

    November 23, 2024 at 2:14 pm

    5 stars
    I couldn't edit my comment. But asides the instruction mishap (please, please do correct the order), the recipe is excellent. I haven't eaten something so delicious in quite a while now! Highly recommend, and would definitely make it again

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 23, 2024 at 3:36 pm

      Thank you so much for your feedback. I plan on rewriting the instructions soon to make it more clear. I'm so glad it worked for you though!

      Reply
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Oh hey there! I'm Jennifer, the recipe developer, blogger, and food photographer behind Brunch and Batter. I've been a seasoned home cook (and nurse) for over 25 years, specializing in unique breakfast recipes, updated lunch classics, and simple, no-fuss desserts. I'm so glad you found me! Read more...

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