Herbed Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tartlets
Flaky puff pastry tartlets filled with sautéed mushrooms, fresh thyme, and tangy goat cheese for an elegant holiday appetizer. This french-inspired christmas (vegetarian) ready in about 40 minutes pairs button mushrooms, sliced, unsalted butter, fresh thyme leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets (8 oz each), thawed frozen puff pastry sheets
- 8 oz button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1, beaten for egg wash egg yolk
Instructions
- 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.
- Step 2: Using a fork, prick the center of each pastry square to prevent puffing in the middle.
- 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.
- 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.
- Step 5: Crumble 4 oz goat cheese evenly over the center of each pastry square, then top with a spoonful of the mushroom mixture.
- Step 6: Brush the edges of each pastry square with 1 beaten egg yolk for a golden finish.
- Step 7: Bake for 18-20 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown. Serve warm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Herbed Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tartlets take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (20 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Herbed Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tartlets?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep button mushrooms, sliced from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Herbed Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tartlets?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Herbed Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tartlets for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Herbed Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tartlets vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Loved it! My family devoured these in minutes; the herbed mushrooms were aromatic and the goat cheese added the ideal tang.
- ★★★★★
The tartlets were a perfect festive touch for my Christmas table—crisp crust and creamy goat cheese melted together beautifully.
- ★★★★☆
Excellent recipe overall, but the mushrooms needed more garlic to balance the herbiness—next time I'll add a minced clove.
