Description
Indulge in these savory Mushroom, Shallot, and Herbed Goat Cheese Tarts made with flaky puff pastry, earthy mushrooms, aromatic shallots, and creamy goat cheese. Each bite is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it an ideal appetizer or light lunch option.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Mushroom-Shallot Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Goat Cheese Filling:
- 4 ounces herbed goat cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Additional:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 6 rectangles. Place them on the baking sheet, score a border, and prick the centers.
- Cook the mushrooms: Saute mushrooms and shallots in olive oil and butter until golden. Add garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the goat cheese: Mix goat cheese with heavy cream until spreadable.
- Assemble the tarts: Spread goat cheese on the pastry, top with mushroom mixture, brush edges with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use caramelized onions instead of shallots.
- Pair tarts with a salad for a light lunch.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
