Imagine serving a dish that looks like it's straight from a Parisian bistro, yet is surprisingly simple to create. These Mushroom Puff Pastry Tartlets are your secret weapon to transforming an ordinary meal into a gourmet experience. With golden, flaky pastry, earthy mushrooms, and a luxurious creme fraiche base, these tartlets are about to become your new go-to recipe for impressing friends, family, and even yourself with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: French
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- Puff pastry sheets
- Mushrooms, chopped
- Onion, finely chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Creme fraiche
- Fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Clean and chop the mushrooms into small, uniform pieces. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they release their moisture and become golden brown, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Season the mushroom mixture with fresh thyme leaves, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Unroll the puff pastry sheets and cut into 6 equal-sized circles using a round cookie cutter or small plate as a guide.
- Place the pastry circles on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each tartlet.
- Gently score a smaller inner circle on each pastry round, being careful not to cut all the way through, creating a border.
- Spread a thin layer of creme fraiche inside the scored circle of each pastry round.
- Distribute the mushroom mixture evenly among the tartlets, keeping the filling within the scored border.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh thyme if desired.
Tips
- Choose the Right Mushrooms: Use a mix of mushroom varieties like cremini, shiitake, or wild mushrooms for deeper flavor complexity.
- Don't Skip the Cooling Step: Allow the mushroom mixture to cool slightly before adding to pastry to prevent soggy bottoms.
- Precision Matters: When scoring the pastry, use a sharp knife and don't cut completely through the dough to create a beautiful raised border.
- Temperature is Key: Ensure your oven is fully preheated to 400°F for that perfect golden, crispy pastry.
- Fresh Herbs Make a Difference: Use fresh thyme if possible - it adds an aromatic touch that dried herbs can't match.
- Serve Immediately: These tartlets are best enjoyed warm, right out of the oven when the pastry is at its crispiest.
- Make Ahead Tip: You can prepare the mushroom filling a day in advance to save time during preparation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 25mg
