Description
Indulge in these Elegant Mushroom Goat Cheese Tarts, a perfect appetizer for any occasion. With a flaky puff pastry crust and a rich, savory filling of sautéed mushrooms, shallots, and creamy goat cheese, these tarts are sure to impress your guests. The aromatic herbs enhance the flavor profile, making them suitable for parties, family dinners, or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these tarts can be served warm or at room temperature, allowing for versatility in presentation. Customize with your favorite herbs or vegetables for a personal touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms
- 2 medium shallots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut into 3-4 inch circles or squares.
- Sauté shallots in olive oil until translucent; add garlic and mushrooms until tender; season with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sautéed vegetables with softened goat cheese and herbs.
- Place filling on each pastry piece, leaving a border; prick holes in the pastry.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg