Description
Indulge in these savory Mushroom Shallot and Herbed Goat Cheese Tarts, a delightful fusion of flavors encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for a light lunch or elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into 4 squares
Mushroom Shallot Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Herbed Goat Cheese Filling:
- 4 ounces herbed goat cheese, softened
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté mushrooms and shallots: In a skillet, sauté mushrooms and shallots in olive oil and butter until golden brown. Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare puff pastry: Place puff pastry squares on the baking sheet, spread herbed goat cheese, top with mushroom mixture, fold edges, and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize the goat cheese with your favorite fresh herbs like chives, rosemary, or basil.
- These tarts pair wonderfully with a green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
