Herbed Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tartlets

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Flaky puff pastry tartlets filled with sautéed mushrooms, fresh thyme, and tangy goat cheese for an elegant holiday appetizer. This French-inspired Christmas recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, layers frozen puff pastry sheets, button mushrooms, sliced, unsalted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 6 French cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out 2 thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut into 12 equal squares. Place squares on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Using a fork, prick the center of each pastry square to prevent puffing in the middle.
  3. Step 3: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Add 8 oz sliced button mushrooms and 1 minced garlic clove. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. Step 5: Crumble 4 oz goat cheese evenly over the center of each pastry square, then top with a spoonful of the mushroom mixture.
  6. Step 6: Brush the edges of each pastry square with 1 beaten egg yolk for a golden finish.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 18-20 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown. Serve warm.

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