Name: Irresistible Mushroom Shallot Tart with Herbed Goat Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 9-12 tartlets
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed and kept cold; 8 oz goat cheese with herbs, softened; 1 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced; 2 shallots, finely minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash, optional); 2 tablespoons cream or heavy cream (optional, for a smoother cheese filling)

Description

Mushroom Shallot Tart featuring herbed goat cheese crisp crust vibrant flavors easy prep bake to golden perfection crowdpleasing hors doeuvre

Ingredients

Scale

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed and kept cold

8 oz goat cheese with herbs, softened

1 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced

2 shallots, finely minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash, optional)

2 tablespoons cream or heavy cream (optional, for a smoother cheese filling)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment for easy cleanup.

Cut the puff pastry into rounds (about 3 inches) or use pre-cut tartlets. Place them on the lined sheet and chill while you prepare the filling.

In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté until translucent and sweet, about 2–3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt, and cook until they release moisture and begin to brown, 6–8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme for the last minute, then season to taste with pepper.

In a bowl, whisk the softened goat cheese with the cream (if using) and the beaten egg until smooth and fluffy. Stir in the parsley and a pinch of salt until well combined.

Assemble: Spoon a generous layer of mushroom mixture into each pastry round or tartlet shell. Top with a dollop of the herbed goat cheese, then give a light swirl with the back of a spoon to blend the flavors a little.

Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crisp and the cheese is just set. If the edges brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil and bake until the centers are just firm.

Let cool for 5 minutes on a rack. Finish with a few extra parsley leaves and a light pinch of flaky sea salt, if desired.

Notes

Mushroom, Shallot and Herbed Goat Cheese Tarts are puff pastry tartlets filled with sautéed mushrooms and shallots, finished with a creamy herbed goat cheese filling. Perfect as an easy weeknight bite or crowd-pleasing starter.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 9-12 tartlets
Calories: 150 calories
Sugar: 1 g
Fat: 9 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 6 g

Keywords: Array