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Caramelized Mushroom Tart

By Denise Pare-Watson

The Inspiration of UrbnSpice Series

I enjoy appetizers and small plates (what we like to call ‘tasties’) casual type of dining.  Using puff pastry is a quick and easy way to make this Caramelized Mushroom Tart appetizer. One of my favourite variety of mushrooms is crimini mushrooms.  Their dense, dry texture make them the perfect mushroom for caramelizing. What better way to celebrate Canada 150 than making this delicious tart with Canadian grown mushrooms.

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Caramelized Mushroom Tart

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 package (2 sheets frozen prepared puff pastry (each 10″ x 10″), thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten (egg wash)
  • 200 g (about 12 medium) Canadian Crimini Mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 oz. Cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, thyme leaves, basil or any mixture of fresh herbs, minced
  • 1/2 of a Red bell pepper, diced 1/4 inch pieces
  • Bocconcini Pearls, drained, as required
  • Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. For the Puff Pastry Tart Shell: Unwrap the puff pastry sheets and roll them to smooth them out as they are already the proper thickness.  The puff pastry sheets that I used were each 10″ by 10″.   Place each onto parchment lined baking sheets.  Prick the pastry all over with a fork so that it will lay flat and not puff up.
  3. Brush the pastry around the outside edges with egg wash.  Refrigerate while you are preparing the cream cheese filling.
  4. For the Caramelized Mushrooms:  Preheat a frying pan over medium-high heat.  Add the olive oil.
  5. Add the sliced mushrooms, pressing them into a single layer in order to caramelize them (about 3 – 5 minutes).
  6. Add the minced garlic and season to taste with salt and pepper.  Remove from the heat.
  7. For the Cream Cheese Filling:  Combine the cream cheese together with the Greek yogurt and the minced fresh herbs.
  8. Spread the cream cheese filling onto the puff pastry leaving a one-inch border all around the puff pastry.
  9. Sprinkle the caramelized mushrooms and diced red pepper on each the two tart shells.
  10. Top the tart shell with the bocconcini pearls as required to fill the spaces in between the mushrooms and diced pepper.
  11. Sprinkle the tart shell with salt and pepper.
  12. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until the pastry is golden and flaky and the topping is bubbly.
  13. Let the tart rest for a minute or two before cutting.  Serve in small pieces as an appetizer or cut into larger pieces and serve as a snack.  Enjoy this tart hot or at room temperature.

I know that you will enjoy this tasty, easy Caramelized Mushroom Tart on Canada Day or any other occasion.

Caramelized Mushroom Tart:

Inspiration in Cremini Mushrooms | urbnspice.com

UrbnSpice’s Inspiration is Crimini Mushrooms grown in Canada

Caramelized Mushroom Tart ready to bake | urbnspice.com

Caramelized Mushroom Tart ready to bake | urbnspice.com

Mushroom Tart ready to bake | urbnspice.com

Caramelized Mushroom Tart

Mushroom Tart ready to bake | urbnspice.com
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Caramelized Mushroom Tart

Prep 10 mins

Cook 35 mins

Total 45 mins

Author Denise - The Urb'n'Spice Chef

Yield 9-12 pieces

I enjoy appetizers and small plates (what we like to call ‘tasties’) casual type of dining.  Using puff pastry is a quick and easy way to make this Caramelized Mushroom Tart appetizer. One of my favourite variety of mushrooms is Cremini mushrooms.  Their dense, dry texture make them the perfect mushroom for caramelizing. What better way to celebrate Canada 150 than making this delicious tart with Canadian grown mushrooms.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (2 sheets frozen prepared puff pastry (each 10″ x 10″), thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten (egg wash)
  • 200 g (about 12 medium) Canadian Crimini Mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 oz. Cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, thyme leaves, basil or any mixture of fresh herbs, minced
  • 1/2 of a Red bell pepper, diced 1/4 inch pieces
  • Bocconcini Pearls, drained, as required
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. For the Puff Pastry Tart Shell: Unwrap the puff pastry sheets and roll them to smooth them out as they are already the proper thickness.  The puff pastry sheets that I used were each 10″ by 10″.   Place each onto parchment lined baking sheets.  Prick the pastry all over with a fork so that it will lay flat and not puff up.
  3. Brush the pastry around the outside edges with egg wash.  Refrigerate while you are preparing the cream cheese filling.
  4. For the Caramelized Mushrooms:  Preheat a frying pan over medium-high heat.  Add the olive oil.
  5. Add the sliced mushrooms, pressing them into a single layer in order to caramelize them (about 3 – 5 minutes).
  6. Add the minced garlic and season to taste with salt and pepper.  Remove from the heat.
  7. For the Cream Cheese Filling:  Combine the cream cheese together with the Greek yogurt and the minced fresh herbs.
  8. Spread the cream cheese filling onto the puff pastry leaving a one-inch border all around the puff pastry.
  9. Sprinkle the caramelized mushrooms and diced red pepper on each the two tart shells.
  10. Top the tart shell with the bocconcini pearls as required to fill the spaces in between the mushrooms and diced pepper.
  11. Sprinkle the tart shell with salt and pepper.
  12. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until the pastry is golden and flaky and the topping is bubbly.
  13. Let the tart rest for a minute or two before cutting.  Serve in small pieces as an appetizer or cut into larger pieces and serve as a snack.  Enjoy this tart hot or at room temperature.

Notes

For further details, including step-by-step photographs, please refer to my original post:  https://urbnspice.com/my-recipes/urbnspice-series/inspiration-of-urbnspice-series/caramelized-mushroom-tart/

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Find out more about Canadian Mushrooms:  Mushrooms Canada

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  1. Kim Copithorne says

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    Oh gosh I love mushrooms so much, this looks like such a nice rustic style tart. Plus you added cream cheese, so winner in my books! This is going on my list to try!

    • Denise Pare-Watson says

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      Thanks, Kim! It is quite delicious. Enjoy!

  2. Elaine @ Flavour and Savour says

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    I can see this appetizer getting devoured at my next gathering!! Thanks for sharing!

    • Denise Pare-Watson says

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      Thank you, Elaine. That sure happened at our place the first time I made this tart. Enjoy!

  3. Colleen Milne says

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    This looks delicious and simple, Denise! Happy Canada Day!

    • Denise Pare-Watson says

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      Thank you! Happy Canada Day to you as well, Colleen. This tart can be pulled together very quickly – I think you will enjoy it!

  4. Amanda (Peppers and Pennies) says

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    What a perfectly Canadian dish! Ready for a celebration, I think! I am loving all the cheese and cream-based ingredients in this appetizer. Decadent, yet lets the flavours shine. Way to go and Happy Canada Day!

    • Denise Pare-Watson says

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      Thank you, Amanda. I had fun with this recipe incorporating a Canadian based theme with the delicious flavours of mushrooms. It is quite tasty. Happy Canada Day to you as well!

  5. Markus Mueller | Earth, Food, and Fire says

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    I love Mushrooms! Especially as an appetizer! I can’t wait to try these, though I must confess, instead of using bocconcini i would probably use some kind of blue cheese! 😛 Love the recipe though!

    • Denise Pare-Watson says

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      Thank you, Marcus – I love mushrooms, too, in any form. This Caramelized Mushroom Tart recipe is very versatile, so blue cheese would be an excellent addition. Good thought! Thanks for your comment.

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