Description
Delicious and easy Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts featuring flaky, golden puff pastry filled with a savory mushroom mixture enhanced by garlic, herbs, and creamy cheese. Perfect for quick snacks, elegant appetizers, or light meals, these tarts are ready in under 30 minutes and customizable to suit various tastes and dietary needs.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh button or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and finely chopped
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry, thawed
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese or ricotta
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter, for sautéing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Variations
- Cheese swap: goat cheese or feta instead of cream cheese or ricotta
- Additional vegetables: spinach, caramelized onions, or roasted red peppers
- Meat additions: crispy bacon bits or finely diced ham
- Vegan option: dairy-free cream cheese and omit Parmesan cheese
- Spices: crushed red pepper flakes or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Clean and finely chop the mushrooms. Mince the garlic and dice the onion evenly for balanced cooking and flavor.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent. Stir in mushrooms and cook until moisture evaporates and mushrooms brown slightly. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Roll out thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into your desired shapes—squares or circles—and place on a lined baking sheet, spacing pieces apart.
- Add the Filling: Spread a thin layer of cream cheese or ricotta on each pastry piece. Top with the sautéed mushrooms, then sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top to promote a golden crust.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 15 minutes, until puff pastry is golden, crisp, and beautifully puffed.
- Serve Warm: Remove tarts from the oven, let cool slightly, then serve to enjoy their rich flavor and flaky texture.
Notes
- Pat mushrooms dry thoroughly before cooking to prevent soggy pastry.
- Do not overfill tarts; keep filling thin to ensure proper puffing and crispness.
- Keep puff pastry cold until baking to help it rise and maintain flakiness.
- Use fresh thyme or parsley for the best flavor.
- Optionally, brush pastry edges with beaten egg for extra shine and golden color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg