Description
Indulge in these delightful Mushroom Shallot and Herbed Goat Cheese Tarts, a perfect blend of savory flavors in a flaky puff pastry shell. These tarts are ideal for entertaining or enjoying as a light meal.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry:
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Mushroom Shallot Mixture:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 shallots (thinly sliced)
8 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms (sliced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Herbed Goat Cheese Filling:
4 oz herbed goat cheese (softened)
1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
optional fresh parsley or microgreens for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté Shallots and Mushrooms: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Cook shallots until soft, then add mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until tender.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry, cut into squares, and score a border. Spread goat cheese inside the border, top with mushroom mixture, and brush edges with egg wash.
- Bake: Transfer tarts to the baking sheet and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley or microgreens before serving.
Notes
- These tarts are delicious warm or at room temperature.
- You can substitute plain goat cheese and add your favorite herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
