Description
Delight your taste buds with these savory Mushroom Shallot and Herbed Goat Cheese Tarts. A flavorful combination of mushrooms, shallots, and seasoned goat cheese baked on a buttery puff pastry, these tarts are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry:
1 sheet thawed puff pastry;
Mushroom Mixture:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cups sliced cremini or baby bella mushrooms, 2 large shallots thinly sliced, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary;
Herbed Goat Cheese:
4 ounces softened herbed goat cheese;
Egg Wash:
1 egg, beaten;
Additional:
Salt and pepper to taste, fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet. Roll out puff pastry, cut into desired shapes, and transfer to baking sheet.
- Cook Mushroom Mixture: In a skillet, sauté shallots in olive oil and butter until softened. Add mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; cook until tender.
- Assemble Tarts: Spread goat cheese on pastry, top with mushroom mixture. Brush edges with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake tarts until golden and puffed, about 18-20 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can use plain goat cheese and add your own herbs.
- For more caramelized flavor, cook shallots longer.
- Pair tarts with a light salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
