Description
Mushroom Shallot and Herbed Goat Cheese Tarts are a sophisticated yet simple appetizer that effortlessly blends flaky pastry with a savory filling of sautéed mushrooms, sweet shallots, and creamy goat cheese, enhanced with fresh herbs. Perfect for entertaining guests or as a delightful family treat, these tarts can be prepared in under an hour. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature for a truly memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup button mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 shallots (finely chopped)
- 4 oz fresh goat cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté shallots until translucent, then add sliced mushrooms. Cook until browned and moisture evaporates.
- In a bowl, combine the sautéed mixture with goat cheese, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface into squares or circles and score a border around each piece.
- Spoon the filling into the center of each pastry base.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (approx. 80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg