Name: Tarte aux Champignons (Mushroom Tart)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (113g) cold unsalted butter, cubed; 3-4 tablespoons ice water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb (450g) mixed mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake, and button), sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 shallot, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup crème fraîche or heavy cream; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup grated Gruyère or Parmesan cheese; Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

AuthorJulia ForesekCategoryBaking & Pastries, French, Main Course, VegetarianDifficultyBeginner

Yields6 Servings

Prep Time1 hrCook Time1 hrTotal Time2 hrs

For the Pastry:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (113g) cold unsalted butter, cubed

3-4 tablespoons ice water

For the Filling:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 lb (450g) mixed mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake, and button), sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 shallot, minced

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup crème fraîche or heavy cream

2 eggs

1/2 cup grated Gruyère or Parmesan cheese

Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Prepare the Pastry:

In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Add butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until the dough comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.

Pre-bake the Crust:

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press into the pan, trim the edges, and prick the bottom with a fork.
Line with parchment and fill with pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights and parchment, and bake for another 5 minutes.

Prepare the Filling:

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms, garlic, shallot, and thyme until mushrooms are browned and tender. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.

Assemble the Tart:

In a bowl, whisk together crème fraîche, eggs, and cheese. Stir in the mushroom mixture. Pour into the pre-baked crust.

Bake the Tart:

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set and the top is golden.

Serve:

Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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