Description
Delicate French-inspired Mushroom, Shallot and Herbed Goat Cheese Tarts showcase elegant pastry filled with earthy woodland mushrooms and creamy tangy goat cheese. Rustic elegance meets gourmet simplicity, promising a memorable culinary experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, any kind, sliced
- 4 ounces (113 grams) goat cheese
- 10 4-inch puff pastry sheet squares
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup parsley leaves, roughly chopped
- ¼ teaspoon sage
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ teaspoon rosemary
Liquids, Cheese, and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup parmesan, grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg, whisked for egg wash
- ¼ cup white wine (can substitute with chicken broth)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F (204°C) and prepare two large baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring even coverage.
- Distribute puff pastry sheets across the prepared baking sheets, maintaining approximately 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) spacing between each square.
- Using a fork, gently puncture the surface of each pastry square to prevent excessive rising during baking.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a shimmering surface.
- Sauté finely chopped shallots and minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms, remaining olive oil, and selected herbs and spices, stirring continuously for 2 minutes to develop rich flavors.
- Pour white wine into the skillet, allowing the liquid to reduce and concentrate the mushroom mixture for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and incorporate crumbled goat cheese, grated parmesan, and freshly chopped parsley, stirring until the cheese melts and ingredients blend seamlessly.
- Carefully distribute the mushroom and cheese mixture across each pastry square, creating an even layer.
- Optional: Delicately fold the pastry edges inward, creating an attractive rustic border.
- Brush the exposed pastry edges with beaten egg wash to ensure a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the tarts achieve a rich, golden-brown color and crisp texture.
Notes
- Prep ahead by chopping shallots, garlic, and mushrooms in advance to streamline cooking process.
- Ensure puff pastry is cold and firm before handling to achieve crisp, flaky texture.
- White wine adds depth and complexity to mushroom filling, enhancing overall flavor profile.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley for bright, vibrant taste that complements earthy mushrooms.
- Egg wash creates beautiful golden-brown shine and helps pastry edges seal properly.
- Allow tarts to cool slightly before serving to let cheese set and prevent burning your mouth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg