Description
Delightful Provençal-style mushroom, shallot and herbed goat cheese tarts showcase French countryside charm. Crisp pastry, earthy mushrooms, and tangy goat cheese invite seasoned cooks to savor each elegant bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 4-inch puff pastry sheet squares
- 8 oz (226 g) mushrooms, any kind, sliced
- 4 oz (113 g) goat cheese
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup parmesan, grated
- ⅓ cup parsley leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 egg, whisked for egg wash
- ¼ cup white wine (can substitute with chicken broth)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp sage
- ¼ tsp thyme
- ¼ tsp rosemary
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper, spacing puff pastry squares evenly.
- Pastry Preparation: Puncture pastry surfaces with a fork to prevent excessive rising and ensure uniform baking.
- Flavor Development: Sauté shallots, garlic, and mushrooms in olive oil over medium-high heat, creating a fragrant and caramelized base. Introduce white wine to concentrate and enhance the mushroom mixture’s depth.
- Cheese Integration: Remove skillet from heat and fold in goat cheese, parmesan, and parsley until the mixture becomes creamy and well-incorporated.
- Tart Assembly: Distribute mushroom-cheese mixture evenly across pastry squares, optionally folding edges inward for a rustic presentation.
- Egg Wash Finish: Brush pastry edges with beaten egg to achieve a glossy, golden-brown exterior.
- Baking Process: Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until tarts develop a crisp texture and rich, amber coloration.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Wisely: Chop shallots, garlic, and mushrooms in advance to streamline cooking and reduce kitchen stress.
- Cheese Temperature Trick: Allow goat cheese to sit at room temperature for easier crumbling and smoother blending.
- Wine Selection Matters: Choose a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio to enhance mushroom flavor depth.
- Pastry Perfection Tip: Keep puff pastry cold until just before use to maintain its delicate, flaky texture and prevent soggy edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg