Are you searching for a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines the savory flavors of mushrooms and creamy goat cheese? Look no further than the mushroom and goat cheese tart! This versatile dish can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even a satisfying snack. With its crispy crust, tender filling, and rich flavors, the mushroom and goat cheese tart is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps to create a delicious and visually appealing mushroom and goat cheese tart that will impress your family and friends.
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LEEK, MUSHROOM AND GOAT CHEESE TART
This savory tart is built upon a layer of store-bought puff pastry and topped with goat cheese, fennel, mushrooms and leeks. It makes an impressive (and easy) party appetizer or weeknight dinner for two.
Provided by Celia Barbour
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Trim fennel of green top and root end, reserving fronds, and quarter bulb from top to bottom. Using a mandoline or very sharp knife, cut fennel and leeks into paper-thin slices. Clean and slice mushrooms.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; add fennel and leeks and sauté until just tender but not brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Heat remaining teaspoon of oil in skillet over medium-high heat; add mushrooms and sauté until they release all their liquid and most of it boils away, about 5 minutes. Combine fennel mixture with mushrooms and sauté together briefly; season with salt and pepper. Remove pan from heat.
- Unfold puff pastry onto lightly floured surface; cut in half lengthwise to form two long rectangles. Gently roll out each rectangle to approximately 5 by 14 inches and place on cookie sheet (or cut into two circles, if desired). Trim edges by 1/4 inch strips all around; set strips aside. Break one egg into a small bowl; beat slightly. Brush edges of pastry with some egg. Use trimmed strips to make a raised border on each. (Or, fold pastry edges over to form a rim.) Brush entire surface with remaining beaten egg. Prick interior of pastry all over with a fork. Bake until pale gold, about 10 minutes. If pastry has puffed up inside edge, press it down gently. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, combine remaining eggs with 6 ounces goat cheese and blend until smooth. Spread onto pastry. Return to oven and bake just until set, about 4 minutes. Remove from oven and spread with mushroom-leek mixture. Crumble remaining cheese on top. Just before serving, broil tarts on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until tarts are warm and cheese softens. Garnish with fennel fronds.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 283, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 307 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MUSHROOM AND GOAT CHEESE TART
Categories Mushroom Appetizer Bake Goat Cheese Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until soft and dry, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to skillet, then shallot. Sauté until shallot is soft, about 4 minutes longer. Add nutmeg. Season mushroom filling with salt and pepper. Cool.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out puff pastry onto lightly floured surface to 12x15-inch rectangle. Cut one 12x5-inch rectangle, two 11x1/2-inch strips and two 5x1/2-inch strips from pastry. Place rectangle on prepared baking sheet. Pierce all over with fork. Using pastry brush, brush all strips with egg. Place short strips, egg side down, atop ends of pastry to form raised crust edge; place long strips, egg side down, atop long sides of pastry. (Mushroom filling and tart shell can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake tart shell until golden, about 15 minutes. Maintain oven temperature. Spread cheese evenly over bottom of hot tart shell. Top with mushrooms. Sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with cream. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.
GOAT CHEESE AND MUSHROOM TART
This is such a simple appetizer but packs loads of flavor. It's a huge hit at both parties and family meals. I found the original recipe in a community cookbook and it's become a party staple. Prep time does not include time to let the filling cool.
Provided by Lvs2Cook
Categories Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To make the spread:.
- Clean the mushrooms, remove stems and cut into quarters.
- Place the mushrooms and onions in a food processor and finely chop ~ I just chopped finely by hand.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Add the mushroom/onion mix, salt and thyme and saute for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and saute for 5 minutes longer or until most of the moisture has evaporated and the mixture is like a paste in texture.
- Spoon into a small bowl and let it stand until cool then add lemon juice, mayo and Worcestershire sauce and mix well.
- This filling may be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated until needed.
- For the tart:.
- Preheat the oven to 450º. If using a refrigerated pie crust like I do, let pie crust stand at room temperature according to package directions.
- Unroll the pastry on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Spread the mushroom filling evenly to within 1 1/2 inches from the edge.
- Sprinkle with cheese and thyme.
- Fold in one edge of the pastry toward the center covering part of the filling.
- Work around the edge, pleating as you go.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Then reduce heat to 350º and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cool pan on wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.
POLENTA, GOAT CHEESE, AND MUSHROOM TART
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- On a floured surface with a floured rolling pin roll out dough into a 15-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick) and fit it into a 9-inch quiche dish. Trim overhang to 1/2 inch and fold toward center, pressing against side of dish. Chill shell until ready to use.
- In a skillet cook mushrooms with salt to taste in 2 tablespoons butter over moderately high heat until golden and any liquid is evaporated. Spread mushrooms in shell and bake in middle of oven 20 minutes.
- While tart is baking, with back of a spoon force polenta through a coarse sieve into a bowl to break up lumps. Stir in sour cream and remaining 6 tablespoons butter until combined well. Force goat cheese through small teardrop-shaped holes of a grater and stir into polenta mixture with eggs and salt.
- Spread polenta mixture over mushrooms and sprinkle with thyme. Bake tart 35 minutes, or until puffed and golden. Cool tart on a rack until just warm.
- To make butter pastry dough:
- In a large bowl whisk together flour and salt and with a pastry blender or your fingertips blend in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork to incorporate, until mixture begins to form a dough. On a floured work surface smear dough in 3 or 4 forward motions with heel of hand to slightly develop gluten in flour and make dough easier to work with. Form dough into a ball and flatten to form a disk. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in 1 hour. Dough may be made 1 week ahead and chilled. Makes enough dough for a single-crust 9-inch tart.
- To make basic polenta:
- In a heavy saucepan bring water and salt to a boil and gradually whisk in cornmeal in a thin stream. Cook polenta over moderately low heat (it should be barely boiling), stirring constantly, until very thick and pulls away from side of pan, about 40 minutes for cornmeal and about 15 minutes for instant polenta. Remove pan from heat and cover to keep warm. Stir polenta just before using. Polenta will keep warm, covered, about 20 minutes. Makes about 3 cups.
- Note: In the traditional method of cooking polenta, forty minutes of constant stirring is required to achieve a lumpless texture and fragrant flavor. However, Italian-food expert Marcella Hazan has developed a method that involves very little stirring during this time. We believe it produces a very good polenta, one nearly as flavorful and smooth as the traditional procedure. To make satisfactory polenta in a real hurry, an imported instant polenta (precooked cornmeal) is available. This cooks in a mere fifteen minutes.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a variety of mushrooms in your tart. Some good options include cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
- Be sure to cook the mushrooms until they are soft and browned. This will help to bring out their flavor.
- Use a high-quality goat cheese for your tart. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the dish.
- If you don't have a tart pan, you can use a pie plate instead. Just be sure to trim the excess dough around the edges.
- Serve the tart warm or at room temperature. It can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even dessert.
Conclusion:
This mushroom and goat cheese tart is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a special occasion or a casual meal. With its creamy filling and flaky crust, this tart is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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