Description
Delicious Mushroom, Shallot, and Herbed Goat Cheese Tarts made with flaky puff pastry, sautéed mushrooms, fragrant herbs, and creamy goat cheese. Perfectly golden and savory for an elegant appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 10 4-inch puff pastry sheet squares
Filling
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup parsley leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon sage
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup white wine (can substitute with chicken broth)
Finishing
- 1 egg, whisked for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat the oven to 400F and line two large baking pans. Arrange the 4-inch puff pastry squares on the pans, spacing them by 1-2 inches. Limit to 6 squares per pan. Use a fork to poke small holes in each puff pastry square without piercing through.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped shallot and minced garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and all spices (sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper) to the skillet. Stir and cook for 2 minutes, then add the white wine (or chicken broth). Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes until liquid reduces slightly and mushrooms are tender.
- Mix cheeses and herbs: Turn off heat. Stir in goat cheese, parmesan, and parsley until the goat cheese melts and the mixture thickens and combines well.
- Assemble tarts: Spoon generous portions of the mushroom and cheese mixture onto each puff pastry square. Either leave sides open to puff naturally or pinch edges for decorative shapes like curved edges or boat shapes as preferred.
- Apply egg wash: Brush the whisked egg wash onto the bare puff pastry edges around the filling, avoiding brushing over the filling itself.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use frozen pre-cut 4×4 inch puff pastry squares, thawed completely before use. Thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature for 2 hours if in a hurry.
- You can substitute the white wine with chicken broth for a non-alcoholic option.
- Pinching the edges of the pastry squares creates decorative shapes and can help contain the filling better.
- Preferred puff pastry brand is Bakara due to its French style and good flavor, but any brand works.
- If using puff pastry rolls, cut into 4×4 inch squares to match the recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
