Alouette Cheese and Apple Galette Recipe
By: Corrinne
Published: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 3:59pm

Ingredients




1 package (6.5 oz.)  Alouette Creamy Onion & Shallot Spreadable Cheese
1 refrigerated piecrust, softened
2 mediums tart apples, Granny Smith
 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter, divided

Preparation

1 Pre-heat oven to 400º F. 2 Place piecrust on a parchment lined cookie sheet. 3 Spread Alouette Cheese in center of piecrust to within 2 inches of edge. 4 Peel, core and thinly slice apples and arrange in a spiral pattern on top of the cheese. 5 Combine pecans and brown sugar in a small bowl and sprinkle on top of apples. Top with 3 tablespoons of the butter cut into small pieces. 6 Fold up the 2 inch edge of piecrust over the apples easing in the extra dough. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon of butter; brush on folded edge of pie crust. 7 Bake for 15 minutes at 400º F. Reduce oven temperature to 350º F and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until crust is golden and apples are tender. 8 Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.

About


Traditionally, a Galette in the French culture is a flat cake or a large cookie. This is great for Autumn and great to serve during the holidays. Sweet and Savory!