Description

Delight in these Mushroom, Shallot and Herbed Goat Cheese Tarts—savory puff pastry squares filled with earthy mushrooms, tangy goat cheese, and aromatic herbs. Perfect as an appetizer or a gourmet brunch bite, they’re easy, elegant, and full of flavor.
Keywords: mushroom goat cheese tart, savory puff pastry tart, herbed tartlets, vegetarian appetizer, gourmet mushroom tart

Ingredients

10 puff pastry squares (4-inch each)
8 oz mushrooms (any kind), 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 each: sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper
1 egg, whisked (for egg wash)
1/4 cup white wine (or chicken broth as substitute)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking pans with parchment paper.
Prepare puff pastry: Arrange squares with spacing; poke lightly with a fork without piercing through.
Sauté aromatics: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet. Add shallot and garlic, cook for 1–2 mins.
Cook mushrooms: Add mushrooms, remaining olive oil, and herbs/spices. Cook 2 mins. Add white wine and simmer 4–5 mins.
Mix filling: Off heat, add goat cheese, parmesan, parsley. Stir until creamy.
Assemble tarts: Spoon filling onto pastry squares. Shape edges as desired (corners pinched for curves or sides for a boat shape).
Egg wash: Brush egg on exposed pastry edges only.
Bake: 25–30 mins until golden brown. Serve warm.

Notes

Use store-bought puff pastry sheets, thawed and cut into 4-inch squares.
For a crisper bottom, chill the assembled tarts for 10 minutes before baking.
Delicious with a green salad or as a festive party starter.