Description
Indulge in these delectable Mushroom, Shallot, and Herbed Goat Cheese Tarts for a savory treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With a buttery puff pastry base, flavorful mushroom and shallot filling, and creamy goat cheese topping, these tarts are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Mushroom Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large shallots (thinly sliced)
- 8 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 4 oz herbed goat cheese (crumbled)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Optional fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface, cut into rectangles, and place on the baking sheet.
- Prepare the Filling: Sauté shallots, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper until tender. Remove from heat.
- Assemble and Bake: Distribute mushroom mixture on pastry, top with goat cheese, brush edges with egg wash, and bake until golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- These tarts make an elegant appetizer or vegetarian lunch.
- For extra richness, drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Can be made ahead and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
