Mushroom Goat Cheese Tarte
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
384 kcal
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Cuisine
French, Vegetarian
Mushroom Goat Cheese Tarte
Description
This tarte begins with goat cheese whipped smooth with honey, olive oil, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful spread that serves as the base layer on rolled-out puff pastry edged with a raised border. Cooking mushrooms and finely sliced shallots in olive oil until golden and all moisture evaporates concentrates their earthy taste, while a splash of brandy adds depth and slight sweetness before evaporation.
Once assembled, the tart is baked at 400°F until the pastry is crisp and golden, allowing the goat cheese filling to maintain creaminess while complementing the tender mushrooms. The layered textures of flaky crust, soft cheese, and tender mushrooms provide an elegant blend.
This tarte suits serving warm or at room temperature, pairing well with light salads or wine. Its distinct combination of honeyed goat cheese and brandied mushrooms makes it stand out in savory tarts.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon thyme heaping and chopped
- salt
- black pepper
- 10 ounces mushrooms cleaned and stem cut off at cap base, finely sliced
- 2 shallot finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- thyme optional, fresh
- 1 puff pastry sheet
- 1 egg beaten with a teaspoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Mix goat cheese with honey, olive oil, thyme chopped leaves, salt, and pepper until creamy and spreadable. Set aside.
- In a large skillet add the 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and mushrooms. Sauté until all liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms starting to turn golden at the edges, 5 minutes. Add the brandy and cook until evaporated, less than 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Defrost the puff pastry and roll it out on a floured surface until it is half the thickness that you started with. With a sharp knife cut 1 inch off from each side. With a small baking brush, brush the egg mixture at the outer edges of the pastry. Place the 1-inch strip of puff pastry over it to form a riser border. The outer edges must be aligned one on top of the other properly.
- Place the puff pastry over a silpat or parchment paper in a cookie sheet. Spread the goat cheese inside the puff pastry and top with the mushrooms. Spread some of the egg wash over the puff pastry border.
- Bake in the warm oven for 20 minutes. Let it rest for a couple of minutes and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 384kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 341IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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