Description
Delicious Mushroom, Shallot and Herbed Goat Cheese Tarts featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a savory mix of sautéed mushrooms, garlic, shallots, fresh herbs, and creamy goat cheese. Perfect as an appetizer or light snack with a golden, crispy crust baked to perfection.
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)
Egg Wash
- 1 egg, whisked
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400F and prepare two large baking pans.
- Prepare Pastry: Arrange the 4-inch puff pastry squares onto the baking pans, spacing them about an inch or two apart, placing no more than 6 per pan. Use a fork to poke small holes on the surface of each square, being careful not to pierce through the dough.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped shallot and minced garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook Mushrooms and Herbs: Add the sliced mushrooms, remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and all the spices (sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper) to the skillet. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add Liquid: Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the liquid reduces and the mixture thickens.
- Mix Cheeses and Herbs: Turn off the heat and mix in the goat cheese, parmesan, and chopped parsley. Stir gently until the goat cheese melts and incorporates evenly.
- Assemble Tarts: Spoon generous scoops of the mushroom and cheese mixture onto each puff pastry square. Either leave the edges open to puff naturally or pinch the edges to create a decorative design, such as pinching all four corners or forming a boat shape.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the whisked egg over the bare puff pastry edges, avoiding the filling to promote golden browning.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the puff pastry turns golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm and enjoy your savory tarts!
Notes
- Use frozen pre-cut puff pastry squares (about 4×4 inches) for convenience. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for at least two hours before use.
- Bakara brand puff pastry is recommended for its flaky texture and ready packaging, but any quality puff pastry will work.
- If you don’t have white wine, substitute with chicken broth for similar flavor and moisture.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of mushrooms according to your preference.
- Pinching the pastry edges creates a nice decorative look but is optional depending on your styling preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
