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Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tartlets Recipe

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These Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tartlets are a deliciously rich and savory appetizer that combines sautéed mushrooms with creamy goat cheese in a flaky puff pastry shell. Perfect for entertaining, they are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection, offering a delightful blend of earthy mushrooms and tangy cheese accented by fresh thyme.

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

Filling

  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the tartlets evenly.
  2. Sauté the Mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook them until they become browned and tender, which takes about 5-7 minutes. Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper to enhance their flavor.
  3. Prepare the Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry into small squares appropriate for fitting into a muffin tin, which will form the tartlet shells.
  4. Assemble the Tartlets: Place each pastry square into the compartments of the muffin tin, gently pressing them to form shells. Fill each shell generously with the cooked mushroom mixture, then top with crumbled goat cheese.
  5. Bake the Tartlets: Place the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Remove the tartlets from the oven and sprinkle fresh thyme leaves on top. Serve the tartlets warm to enjoy the full depth of flavors and flaky texture.

Notes

  • For a more intense flavor, use a mix of wild mushrooms such as cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
  • If you prefer, substitute fresh thyme with dried thyme, but use half the amount as dried herbs are more concentrated.
  • Ensure puff pastry is properly thawed but still cold for easier handling and better puff.
  • These tartlets can be prepared ahead of time; assemble them and refrigerate before baking.
  • To make these tartlets vegetarian, confirm that the puff pastry contains no animal-derived ingredients.

Keywords: mushroom tartlets, goat cheese appetizer, puff pastry tartlets, savory tartlets, easy appetizer, vegetarian party food

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