Mushroom Goat Cheese Tarts (Printable Version)

Elegant puff pastry tarts featuring sautéed mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and creamy goat cheese - perfect for entertaining.

# Ingredients:

→ Pastry

01 - 10 puff pastry squares (4-inch)
02 - 1 egg for wash

→ Filling

03 - 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
04 - 1 shallot, finely chopped
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1/3 cup parsley, chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1/4 cup white wine

→ Cheese & Seasonings

09 - 4 ounces goat cheese
10 - 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
11 - 1/4 teaspoon sage
12 - 1/4 teaspoon thyme
13 - 1/4 teaspoon rosemary

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange pastry squares on baking pans and poke several holes in each with a fork to prevent excessive rising.
02 - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic, sautéing until fragrant. Add mushrooms, sage, thyme, and rosemary, cooking for 2 minutes. Pour in white wine and continue cooking for 4-5 minutes until liquid reduces.
03 - Remove skillet from heat. Stir in goat cheese, parmesan cheese, and parsley until melted and thoroughly combined into a creamy filling.
04 - Spoon the mushroom-cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry square. Fold or crimp the edges as desired to create a border. Brush exposed pastry with beaten egg wash.
05 - Place tarts in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Use frozen pre-cut pastry squares for convenience.
02 - Thaw pastry overnight in refrigerator for best results.