Caramelized Endive and Onion Galette with Bitter Greens Salad

Caramelized Endive and Onion Galette with Bitter Greens Salad is a medium French recipe that serves 6. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Claire Saffitz x Dessert Person on YouTube.

Prep: 1 hr 55 min | Cook: 1 hr 40 min | Total: 4 hrs 15 min

Cost: $10.70 total, $1.78 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups All‑purpose flour (for the crust)
  • 10 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold, 5 Tbsp cubed, 5 Tbsp sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar (helps browning, not sweetening)
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt (for dough)
  • 1/4 cup Ice water (very cold)
  • 1 Large yellow onion (sliced thin)
  • 6 large heads Endive (sliced crosswise; reserve 2 small for fresh salad)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for caramelizing)
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil (for vinaigrette)
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves (plus extra leaves for garnish)
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons White wine vinegar (for filling)
  • 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar (for vinaigrette)
  • 1 Egg (beaten for egg wash)
  • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese (1 oz grated, 1 oz shaved)
  • 1 small head Radicchio (torn into bite‑size pieces)
  • 1 small Shallot (finely minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
  • to taste Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients

    In a medium bowl whisk together 1 ¼ cups all‑purpose flour, 1 Tbsp sugar, ¾ tsp salt.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Incorporate butter

    Add 5 Tbsp cold cubed butter and smash with fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Then add the remaining 5 Tbsp thinly sliced butter and gently smash, leaving larger pieces for flakiness.

    Time: PT10M

  3. Add ice water and form dough

    Drizzle ¼ cup ice water over the mixture, stir with a fork until clumps form, then gently knead in the bowl until the dough just comes together. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Chill dough

    Place the wrapped dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (up to 2 hours) to firm the butter.

    Time: PT1H30M

  5. Caramelize endive and onions

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 Tbsp olive oil. Slice 6 large endive heads crosswise and add to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the endive wilts (≈5 min). Add 1 sliced large onion (or as many as fit) and continue cooking, stirring, until the mixture turns deep golden brown, about 30 min. If bits stick, splash a tablespoon of water to deglaze.

    Time: PT35M

    Temperature: medium heat

  6. Finish caramelized filling

    Stir in 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, season with additional salt and pepper, and drizzle the 2 tsp white wine vinegar used earlier. Mix until glossy, then set aside.

    Time: PT5M

  7. Make vinaigrette

    In a small bowl whisk together 1 small minced shallot, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar, a pinch of salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in ¼ cup olive oil while whisking until emulsified.

    Time: PT5M

  8. Prep the greens

    Trim the core off the remaining endive spears and separate leaves. Tear the radicchio head into bite‑size pieces. Roughly chop a handful of fresh parsley. Set everything aside, refrigerated until assembly.

    Time: PT5M

  9. Preheat oven

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position a rack in the center.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 350°F

  10. Roll out dough

    On a lightly floured surface roll the chilled dough into a 9 × 13‑inch rectangle. Transfer to a parchment‑lined baking sheet.

    Time: PT10M

  11. Assemble galette

    Brush the surface with beaten egg. Sprinkle 1 oz grated Parmesan evenly. Spread the caramelized endive‑onion mixture over the dough, leaving a 1‑inch border. Fold the border over the filling on all four sides, pressing gently. Brush the folded edges with more egg wash and sprinkle the remaining 1 oz shaved Parmesan on top.

    Time: PT15M

  12. Bake galette

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 350°F

  13. Cool and dress

    Allow the galette to cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the prepared endive, radicchio, parsley, and fresh thyme leaves with the vinaigrette. Top the warm galette with the dressed greens and finish with a sprinkle of extra shaved Parmesan.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
350
Protein
12 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
20 g
Fiber
4 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, contains gluten

Allergens: milk, egg, mustard

Last updated: March 15, 2026

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Caramelized Endive and Onion Galette with Bitter Greens Salad

Recipe by Claire Saffitz x Dessert Person

A savory, flaky butter crust galette filled with sweet‑caramelized endive and onions, topped with a bright bitter‑greens salad dressed in a honey‑mustard vinaigrette and finished with shaved Parmesan. Perfect for a light lunch or a vegetarian main course.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
2h 50m
Prep
1h 5m
Cook
28m
Cleanup
4h 23m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$10.70
Total cost
$1.78
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Keeping the butter cold while making the dough to ensure flakiness.
  • Caramelizing the endive and onions slowly without burning.
  • Folding the galette edges tightly before baking.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle hot skillet and oven with oven mitts to avoid burns.
  • Cold butter can be slippery; keep a towel handy when shaping dough.

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