Mini Mushroom Tarts
These easy puff pastry tarts filled with mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, and fresh rosemary make a great appetizer for any occasion!
I don’t know about you, but I’m a little cookie-d out right about now. I’ll go back to cookie baking tomorrow, but today I’m all about this savory appetizer.
It’s just frozen puff pastry, 6 other basic ingredients, and a muffin pan. That’s it! Mushroom lovers will go crazy for these mini tarts, and they’re bound to be a hit at your next party or gathering. Dress them up with a pretty platter and some garnishes for your fanciest holiday party, or serve them straight from the oven as-is for game day.
baking tip:Choosing the Right Store-bought Puff Pastry
There are two main brands of store-bought puff pastry available in the United States: DuFour and Pepperidge Farm. DuFour can typically be found in specialty food stores for more than double the cost of Pepperidge Farm. However, DuFour is made with all butter and has slightly better flavor and texture. Pepperidge Farm is made with shortening, but is significantly cheaper and available at practically any grocery store. While DuFour is the better product, I have used Pepperidge Farm on many occasions with success.
Mini Mushroom Tarts
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28 grams)
- 1 shallot , thinly sliced
- 1 lb mushrooms (455 grams), thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (about 2 sprigs), chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (30 grams), grated
- 1 large egg , lightly beaten
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry , thawed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a regular sized muffin pan.
- In a large saute pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and salt and pepper and saute until mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Set the mixture aside to cool slightly.
- On a lightly floured surfaced, roll out the puff pastry till it is about doubled in size. Cut into rounds to fit inside the muffin pan (I used a 3-inch round cutter). Press the rounds into the pan.
- In a medium bowl combine the rosemary, egg, parmesan cheese, and mushroom mixture. Spoon into the prepared mini tart shells. Bake until golden and bubbly, about 15-17 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes in the pan, then serve immediately.
- While best served immediately, store mini tarts in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in a 350 degree F oven for 5-7 minutes.
This recipe was first published January 2012.
These are stunning!!! Can I say that about mushrooms???! Well they are. I just want to grab one right off the page 🙂
These are so pretty I may just lose my mind a little.
Mouthwatering here, wat a terrific and super tempting tarts..
I am totally diggin’ these little tarts. First of all, mushrooms are my favorite vegetable. When you add in the buttery flakiness of puff pastry, you’ve got a winner. As for the sweatpants, I’m right there with you – though I don’t have the excuse of being pregnant.
What little beauties these are! Picture-perfect and also perfect for the tummy…yummy!
I love, LOVE mushrooms, and I can’t think of a better way to get them to my mouth than puff pastry!!
Mushrooms + Puff Pastry = a mouthful of love! Your tarts are precious; I’m pinning them instantly and hope to bake them soon…
Your mushroom tarts are adorable and I am sure delicious!
I MADE THE TARTS LAST NIGHT. IT DIDNT LOOK AS GOOD AS YOURS BUT TASTED SO AMAZING! PERFECT LITTLE SNACKS TO MUNCH ON.
Do these freeze or refrigerate well before baking? I want to make them for a party ahead of time.
If you freeze them I would cook them first,
cool completely then freeze on a cookie
sheet .
When frozen you could remove from sheet pan & place them in a zip lock bag .
That way when you are ready for them you should only have to pretty much warm
them up .
Hope that helps
I made dozens of these “devoon” mushroom tarts for my daughter’s impromptu wedding in January and they were an absolute hit.
Those mushroom photos are so gorgeous!! And I have a feeling these little tarts are delicious 🙂
Can you freeze these? Before or after baking
Can these be frozen? Before or after baking?
Substitute for egg…
These are just delicious. They will be a regular when we entertain
Hi, can I make these in advance without cooking and cook them right before serving? Or is it better to cook fully right away and then reheat later?
Hi Jenny! I would bake them as soon as they’re assembled and then reheat later, or enjoy them at room temperature. They’ll also freeze well if you want to make them farther in advance.