Description
An elegant and flaky savory appetizer featuring caramelized mushroom slices a rich Gruyère cream filling and golden puff pastry.
Ingredients
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8 oz baby bella mushrooms.
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1 sheet puff pastry.
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1 shallot.
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1 oz Gruyère cheese.
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2 tbsp heavy cream.
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2 tbsp sour cream.
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1/2 tsp cornstarch.
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1/2 tsp fresh thyme.
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Slice 4 oz mushrooms and pulse the rest with shallot in a food processor.
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Sauté the chopped mushrooms for 15 minutes until dry then mix with cheese cream and thyme.
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Cut puff pastry into 12 squares and place mushroom slices on the baking sheet.
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Top slices with filling and a pastry square then press the edges to seal.
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Bake for 20 minutes until golden then invert the tartlets to reveal the roasted mushroom top.
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Serve warm for a professional-grade social appetizer.
Notes
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The upside-down technique is the secret to achieving professional-grade caramelized mushrooms without a soggy base.
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Using cornstarch ensures the cream filling remains stable and velvet-like during the high-heat bake.
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These tartlets are perfect for social gatherings and can be prepared in under 75 minutes.
- Prep Time: 45 mins.
- Cook Time: 20 mins.
- Category: Appetizer.
- Method: Baking/Inversion.
- Cuisine: French-American Fusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet.
- Calories: ~ 55 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 1g.
- Sodium: ~ 80mg.
- Fat: ~ 4g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 2g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 2g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 4g.
- Fiber: ~ 1g.
- Protein: ~ 2g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 10mg.
Keywords: Mushroom Tartlets, Savory Appetizers, Upside Down Tarts, Healthy Brunch Ideas, Puff Pastry Recipes, New York Recipe.