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Mushroom, Shallot, and Herbed Goat Cheese Tarts Recipe

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These Mushroom, Shallot and Herbed Goat Cheese Tarts are delicate, savory pastries that combine a flaky puff pastry crust with a creamy, flavorful filling of sautéed mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and herbed goat cheese. Perfect as appetizers or elegant snacks, these tarts are baked to golden perfection and garnished with fresh herbs for an aromatic finish.

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed

Filling

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup mushrooms, chopped (such as cremini or button)
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 ounces herbed goat cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish

  • Fresh herbs (such as thyme or parsley), for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for a perfectly golden puff pastry.
  2. Prepare Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into squares or circles sized to fit your tartlet molds.
  3. Fit Pastry into Molds: Carefully place each pastry piece into the tartlet molds, pressing gently to fit. Prick the bottoms with a fork to prevent excessive puffing during baking.
  4. Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushrooms, shallots, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until mushrooms soften and shallots become translucent. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
  5. Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, blend the softened herbed goat cheese with heavy cream until smooth and creamy. Beat in the egg until fully incorporated to create a luscious filling base.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Fold the sautéed mushroom and shallot mixture into the cheese mixture, stirring well to evenly combine all flavors.
  7. Fill Tart Shells: Spoon the mushroom and cheese filling generously into each pastry shell, filling them up to the edges.
  8. Bake Tarts: Place the filled tartlets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set.
  9. Cool Down: Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool slightly before gently removing them from the molds.
  10. Garnish: Finish by sprinkling fresh herbs like thyme or parsley on top of each tart for a fragrant and attractive presentation. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed to prevent cracking when rolling and shaping.
  • Feel free to substitute cremini mushrooms with button or shiitake mushrooms for different flavor profiles.
  • For a vegetarian option, the recipe is already suitable as it contains no meat.
  • Use fresh herbs to enhance the aroma and freshness of the tarts.
  • If you prefer smaller tartlets, adjust puff pastry cuts accordingly and reduce baking time slightly.
  • Allow tarts to cool a bit so the filling sets properly and is easier to handle.

Keywords: Mushroom tarts, goat cheese tarts, puff pastry appetizers, savory tarts, herbed goat cheese, shallot tarts, easy baked appetizers

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