Savory Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tartlets

Name: Savory Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tartlets
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: vegetarian
Ingredients: 400 g shortcrust pastry; 400 g button mushrooms; 200 g fresh goat cheese; 2 pièces shallots; 2 cuillères à soupe honey; 1 botte fresh thyme; 3 cuillères à soupe olive oil; 1 à goût salt and pepper

Crispy tartlets filled with a savory blend of sautéed button mushrooms and fresh goat cheese, finished with a drizzle of honey and fresh herbs. An essential classic appetizer that will impress your guests at an elegant gathering.

⏱️55 min

📊Medium

👥8 servings

🍽️Snack

vegetarianfestivebudget-friendly

Ingredients

400 gshortcrust pastry
400 gbutton mushrooms
200 gfresh goat cheese
2 piècesshallots
2 cuillères à soupehoney
1 bottefresh thyme
3 cuillères à soupeolive oil
1 à goûtsalt and pepper

Instructions

1PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 200°C: Set your oven to 200°C in static mode and let it preheat for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare your work surface by lightly dusting it with flour. A well-stabilized temperature will ensure uniform cooking of your tartlets and a crispy base.
2LINE THE TARTLET MOLDS: Gently unroll your shortcrust pastry and cut 8 discs using a round cookie cutter. Press each disc into individual buttered tartlet molds, ensuring the pastry is evenly distributed on the sides. Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent puffing, then blind bake for 8 minutes for a light pre-bake.
3PREPARE THE MUSHROOM FILLING: Gently clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and chop them roughly into small dice. Peel and finely mince the shallots. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the shallots and sauté for 2 minutes until they become translucent and fragrant.
4COOK THE MUSHROOMS: Pour the mushrooms into the skillet with the shallots and increase the heat slightly. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring regularly, until all moisture evaporates and the mushrooms turn a beautiful golden color. This step is crucial: the mushroom liquid must evaporate completely to achieve a flavorful, non-watery filling. Season generously with salt and pepper, then stir in the fresh chopped thyme.
5FILL THE TARTLETS: Carefully remove the pre-baked tartlets from the oven. Distribute the mushroom mixture evenly into each tartlet, pressing it down slightly. Crumble the fresh goat cheese generously over each tartlet, creating small mounds that will melt slightly during baking and create savory pockets.
6FINAL BAKE AND FINISHING: Bake the filled tartlets at 200°C for 12-15 minutes, until the goat cheese is lightly golden and melting, and the pastry edges are a beautiful golden color. Remove the tartlets from the oven and drizzle warm honey over each one, then sprinkle with additional fresh thyme for final garnish. Serve immediately while still crispy and warm.