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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Mushroom Tart

    BY Ayeh Manfre · UPDATED: Nov 23, 24 · PUBLISHED: Apr 1, 22 · 24 Comments

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    This Mushroom Tart is a crispy puff pastry, topped with sautéed mushrooms on a cheesy base. Easy to make in less than 30 minutes!

    This Mushroom Tart is one you need to try! Think crispy puff pastry, topped with sautéed mushrooms on a cheesy base…. Yum!

    Here are my tips on how to make the perfect sauteed mushrooms and onions for this recipe.

    It's also super easy to make, all done in less than 30 minutes.  It would be great to serve as an appetizer for a party or can make an easy meal served with a nice side salad.

    If you love mushrooms as much as I do, then you have to try my vegan bolognese and rice paper dumplings.

    You can also easily make this a Vegan Mushroom Tart by using vegan cheese as the base.

    The mushrooms are first sautéed with onions and garlic so they are packed full of flavour.

    They are then baked on puff pastry until the edges are crispy and golden. I mean, who doesn't love crispy puff pastry right! These spinach puffs, upside down puff pastries and vegetable pot pie are also some of my favourites.

    Table of Contents
    • Ingredients to make Mushroom Tart
    • How to make Mushroom Tart
    • Tips to make Easy Mushroom Tart
    • FAQs
    • More Appetizer Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    Ingredients to make Mushroom Tart

    • Mushrooms are of course the hero of the dish! Here I’ve used a mix of Swiss Brown and White Button Mushrooms. You can also add a range of different mushrooms such as portobello and wild mushrooms 
    • Puff pastry is the base of the tart. I’ve used a frozen puff pastry sheet you can purchase at most supermarkets. This is my preferred base rather than a pie crust
    • Brown onion works so well with sautéed mushrooms so I love adding them to the mixture 
    • Garlic because I’m a garlic girl and I love adding garlic to most dishes 🙂
    • Cheddar cheese is added to the puff pastry dough base. You can also substitute with your favourite cheese such as as gruyere, gouda or even a vegan cheese to make this mushroom tart vegan
    • Olive oil is used to saute the mushroom mixture rather than using butter
    • Parsley is added at the end for a pop of green colour and freshness. You can also use fresh thyme too
    Piece of mushroom tart being picked up

    How to make Mushroom Tart

    1. Preheat oven. Set to 200°C/400°F
    2. Prepare ingredients. Dice onion and garlic, and slice the mushrooms
    3. Cook mushroom mixture. In a pan sauté onions in 2 tsps of olive oil over medium heat. Once translucent add garlic and stir through. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté on high heat. Once mushrooms start to brown, add an extra teaspoon of olive oil and season with S&P. Remove off the heat and allow to cool in a bowl at room temperature
    4. Assemble pastry. Thaw puff pastry sheet and place on a baking tray with parchment paper. Lightly score a square 1 inch border around the puff pastry sheet, making sure not to cut all the way through. Using a fork, poke a few holes in the middle of the pastry

      Add the grated cheese to the middle of the pastry and top with the sautéed mushrooms. Spray the border with olive oil spray, or alternatively brush with egg wash
    5. Time to bake. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with chopped parsley or shallots, cut into 4 squares and enjoy your crispy Mushroom Puff Pastry Tart!

    Tips to make Easy Mushroom Tart

    • When sauteeing the mushrooms, ensure not to add any salt as this will make the mushrooms watery and they will boil rather than saute. Add the salt at the end once they’ve browned
    • Allow the mushroom mixture to cool to room temperature while you prepare the puff pastry 
    • Place the thawed puff pastry sheet on the parchment paper when scoring and adding the toppings. This way it's easier to transport to the oven and keep it all intact
    • When scoring the border, make sure not to cut all the way through. You want to only slightly indent the pastry sheet border so the crust will rise 
    • When adding the toppings, keep the cheese and mushrooms on the inside of the border. If the toppings are placed on the border, it can stop the crust from rising 
    • Allow the mushroom tart to cool on a cooling rack rather than a plate or dish. This will keep it crispy
    Side shot of mushroom tart puffy pastry

    FAQs

    Can you reheat the Mushroom Tart?

    Yes definitely. I find it's best to reheat in an air fryer or oven to keep it crispy

    Is this Mushroom Tart vegan?

    This is a vegetarian recipe as it uses cheddar cheese however you can easily make it vegan by substituting it with plant-based cheese

    How do you saute mushrooms without them getting watery?

    It's best to firstly not wash the mushrooms as this will make them watery and slimy. Saute the mushrooms on high heat and don't add any salt, as this will make the mushrooms watery. Only season with salt at the end once they have browned

    Mushroom tart cut into triangle pieces

    More Appetizer Recipes

    • Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
    • Spinach Puffs
    • Antipasto Skewers
    • Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
    • Upside Down Pastries
    • Honey Glazed Halloumi
    • No Knead Focaccia
    • Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Bruschetta with Mozzarella

    I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to tag @cookingwithayeh and share your Mushroom Tart photo on Instagram so I can share the love.

    Recipe

    Mushroom tart puff pastry with one piece pulled away

    Mushroom Tart

    4.69 from 19 votes
    This Mushroom Tart is a crispy puff pastry, topped with sautéed mushrooms on a cheesy base. Easy to make in less than 30 minutes!
    Author: Ayeh Manfre
    Course: Appetizer, Mains
    Cuisine: Vegetarian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 167kcal
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    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins

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    Ingredients 

    • 250 g Swiss brown mushrooms
    • 150 g white button mushrooms
    • 1 puff pastry sheet
    • 1 brown onion
    • 4 garlic cloves
    • 60 g cheddar cheese grated
    • 3 teaspoon olive oil
    • Handful chopped parsley
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F
    • Dice onion and garlic, and slice the mushrooms
      Sauté onions in 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once translucentthen add the garlic and cook down together
    • Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté on high heat. Once mushrooms are starting to brown, add an extra teaspoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper
      Remove off the heat and allow mixture to cool at room temperature
    • Thaw puff pastry sheet and place on a baking tray with a baking sheet. Lightly score a square 1 inch border around the puff pastry sheet, making sure not to cut all the way through. Using a fork, poke a few holes in the middle of the pastry
    • Add the grated cheese to the middle of the pastry and top with the sautéed mushrooms. Spray the border with olive oil spray, or alternatively brush the border with egg wash
    • Bake for 15-20 mins until golden brown. Top with chopped parsley, cut into 4 squares and enjoy your crispy Mushroom Tart!
    ⭐️ Final Step! Would love if you left a rating and comment to let me know how it went. Your feedback helps inspire others and means alot ❤️

    Nutrition

    Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keywords: easy, party food, puff pastry

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    1. Nick says

      February 13, 2022 at 10:32 am

      5 stars
      Wow so easy to make and tasted absolutely amazing. Didn't know about not adding salt to the mushrooms till they are fully cooked, so a little schooling too

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        February 13, 2022 at 10:39 am

        So happy to hear you loved them and the tips helped too 🙂

        Reply
        • Leana says

          March 08, 2022 at 9:29 pm

          My toddler is mushroom obsessed so to have this tick all her boxes, be nutritious, look good and taste even better I am all in!! A very simple yet creative way to serve dinner. Thank you for the recipe and tips.

          Reply
          • Ayeh says

            March 10, 2022 at 5:13 pm

            Aww so sweet to hear!! Such a bonus that your little one loved it too 🙂

            Reply
    2. Joanna_is_cooking says

      February 13, 2022 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      So easy and amazing and delicious mushrooms tart. My bf already asked me to make it every weekend thank you for recipe. I cant wait to try more recipes.

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        February 13, 2022 at 9:11 pm

        Hehe Thats the best compliment!! Cant wait to see what else you try xx

        Reply
      • Bianca says

        July 07, 2023 at 7:12 pm

        5 stars
        Really delicious and moreish. Easy to make without much effort so great for those nights you don’t feel like cooking!

        Reply
        • Ayeh Manfre says

          July 21, 2023 at 7:10 pm

          Yes totally!

          Reply
    3. Gabby says

      February 25, 2022 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      Easy!! Fast and so delicious.

      Can’t wait to make it again and add some other veggies the options are endless

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        February 25, 2022 at 4:33 pm

        So happy you loved it Gabby, your tart looked so yummy!

        Reply
    4. Easy and tasty kitchen says

      February 25, 2022 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      An amazing, easy to make and sooooo delicious recipe! I will definitely do it again I can't wait to try the other recipes

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        February 25, 2022 at 6:10 pm

        So lovely to hear this dear, especially that you will remake again! Cant wait to see what else you try xx

        Reply
    5. Chaan says

      April 09, 2022 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      I made 4 mini ones and it was so good! Easy to make

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        April 10, 2022 at 9:49 pm

        Your tarts looked so good!! Extra crust this way too hehe xx

        Reply
    6. Alicia says

      December 23, 2022 at 6:30 am

      Could you use Swiss cheese?

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre says

        December 24, 2022 at 10:14 am

        Sure thing 🙂

        Reply
    7. Shanthini says

      April 22, 2023 at 4:14 am

      5 stars
      Had some baby Bella mushrooms and one sheet of puff pastry. Came out well and tasty. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre says

        April 22, 2023 at 10:55 pm

        Oh yum lovely to year 🙂

        Reply
    8. Michaele Duke says

      February 11, 2024 at 4:38 am

      This tart was absolutely delicious! I will make it for my next party.

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre says

        February 13, 2024 at 9:08 pm

        Wonderful to hear!!

        Reply
    9. Maria says

      December 15, 2024 at 12:23 am

      5 stars
      Loved this! Delicious addition to a Holiday Luncheon Buffet. I happened to have ricotta cheese open so I put a smear on the puff pastry, sprinkled some pecorino cheese over and then proceeded with the recipe as shown. Lots of compliments! Thank you for a quick and tasty recipe!

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre says

        December 15, 2024 at 8:02 pm

        Sounds delish! So glad you enjoyed it xx

        Reply
    10. Paul Dunlay says

      April 18, 2025 at 6:03 pm

      5 stars
      Super simple and very tasty!
      Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre says

        April 28, 2025 at 10:22 pm

        Thrilled you loved it 🙂

        Reply
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