Description
Savory Mushroom Goat Cheese Tarts blend earthy woodland flavors with creamy French-inspired elegance. Delicate pastry shells cradle herbed goat cheese and caramelized mushrooms, promising a sophisticated small plate you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 puff pastry squares (4-inch)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 4 ounces (113 grams) goat cheese
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) parmesan cheese
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup (7.5 grams) parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon sage
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon rosemary
Liquids and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) white wine
- 1 egg for wash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and position racks in the middle. Lay out puff pastry squares on baking sheets, carefully puncturing small holes across the surface with a fork to prevent excessive rising.
- In a skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat. Sauté finely chopped shallots and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, approximately 2 minutes.
- Add sliced mushrooms and fresh thyme to the skillet, stirring frequently. Cook until mushrooms release their moisture and begin to caramelize, about 4-5 minutes.
- Pour white wine into the skillet, allowing the liquid to reduce and concentrate the flavors. Continue cooking until the mixture appears slightly thickened and most liquid has evaporated.
- Remove skillet from heat and incorporate crumbled goat cheese, cream cheese, and chopped parsley. Gently fold ingredients until cheeses melt and create a smooth, cohesive filling.
- Distribute the mushroom-cheese mixture evenly across pastry squares, leaving a small border around the edges. Fold or crimp pastry edges for a rustic presentation.
- Brush exposed pastry edges with beaten egg wash to ensure a golden, glossy finish during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through, until pastry turns a rich, amber-brown color and appears crisp and flaky.
Notes
- Customize Pastry Use store-bought puff pastry or homemade dough for personalized texture and flavor variations.
- Balance Flavors Select mushroom varieties like shiitake or cremini to add depth and earthy complexity to the tart.
- Cheese Flexibility Substitute goat cheese with feta or blue cheese for different taste profiles and dietary preferences.
- Wine Alternatives Replace wine with vegetable broth or mushroom stock if avoiding alcohol, maintaining rich umami essence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg