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!

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 them into discs. When I'm ready to bake, I just pull one out of the freezer and I'm ready to go!
Unlike a traditional pie, you 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. The center can be anything you want. Zucchini and ricotta is a delicious combination that uses the best of those summer farm stand finds. If you really want to impress your guests, take the time to arrange the zucchini in an eye-pleasing pattern.
Top 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
- Remember to leave a border around the edge or the filling will ooze out
- Don't worry about perfecting the crust fold, the goal is for it to look rustic and homemade
📖Recipe
Zucchini and Ricotta Galette
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 medium zucchini
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated pecorino romano cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Kosher or fine sea salt
- 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
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, ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes, ¼ teaspoon Kosher or fine sea salt
- Add 3 Tbs ice water, and pulse well after each addition. Add just enough water to make a crumbly dough. The dough will not come together on its own but will when worked in with hands.1 tablespoon sugar
- 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.
- Thinly slice the zucchini into rounds or small dice. Place the zucchini between 2 paper towels and pat dry, removing as much water as possible.1 medium zucchini
- Mix the ricotta, grated cheese, olive oil, rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl and set aside.3 tablespoon ice water, more if needed, ¾ cup ricotta cheese, ½ cup grated pecorino romano cheese, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon Kosher or fine sea salt, 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 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 2 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.
- 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 about 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the zucchini, and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare an 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*
*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.
Marion Herbert Hudson says
Not a big fan of rosemary, what would you suggest as a substitute?
Jennifer says
Hi Marion- most fresh herbs would work here. I would try basil, thyme or oregano. Those go really well with zucchini. Happy baking!
RM says
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
Jennifer says
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!