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Savory Mushroom Tartlets

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Your New Go-To Holiday Appetizer!

So these little gems come straight from my cousin, Katrina!  Since we’re deep into the holiday entertaining season and everyone needs a savory one-bite wonder to offer at festive occasions, I thought this would be the ideal time to share her savory mushroom tartlets with you.

 

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Katrina makes these every year and they are an overwhelming hit with family and friends.  I know your brood will enjoy them just as much – but I should warn you, they go down so easily (with a cocktail or a glass of wine, ahem), it’s very easy to spoil your dinner – or rather, just make them your dinner.  No judging here.

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Best of all, they’re really simple to assemble — especially if you’ve got a food processor. Buzz the mushrooms to a very fine chop and saute them with butter, cooking just until they give up their liquid.

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Then whir the onions the same way and add them to the mushroom mixture.

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A little sour cream and flour act as the binders for these tartlets.  A savory filling like this deserves a flaky vessel to transport from hand to mouth.  Pie dough.  (And Katrina doesn’t mind using the ready-made kind — I knew I loved her for a reason.)  

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Roll out the pastry and use a small biscuit cutter to cut the rounds so they cover the bottom and sides of a mini-muffin pan.  Then scoop the mushroom duxelles into the shells.

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Here’s the absolute genius part of these tartlets:  They can be made ahead of time and frozen.  So whenever you want them, whether it’s for a big party or just a small gathering, take out what you need and reheat them.  I love that!  I have to thank Katrina for sharing her recipe and letting me hang out (and sample) her creations as they were coming out of the oven.


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Savory Mushroom Tartlets

Savory Mushroom Tartlets

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mushrooms, pastry
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 116 kcal
Author: Katrina Ramirez

These tasty tarts can be made in advance and heated just before company arrives.  They're great with a cocktail!

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Ingredients

For Crust: ( or use store bought pastry)

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup butter , softened

For Filling:

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 8 ounces mushrooms , minced
  • 1 large onion , minced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp flour

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, flour and butter to form a dough.  Chill for one hour.

  2. Preheat oven to 450°.

  3. In a skillet over medium high heat, saute the mushroom and onion in the butter until tender.  Add sour cream, salt, thyme and flour and stir to combine.  Cook for one minute, remove from heat to cool.

  4. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4" thick.  Cut the dough into rounds with a biscuit cutter, about 2" in diameter.  Fit the dough rounds into mini muffin tins and lightly tamp them into place.  Fill the tarts with 1 teaspoon of mushroom filling.  Bake 12-14 minutes.

  5. Serve immediately or if you're making ahead of time, cool to room temperature.  Place on a baking sheet and freeze until solid.  Transfer the tarts to a storage container and freeze for up to a month.  Defrost and reheat to serve.

Recipe Notes

Crust:
- Beat all ingredients until smooth and chill for at least 1 hour.

Filling:
- In a skillet cook butter, onion and mushroom until tender. - Then add sour cream, salt, thyme and flour.
- Cook for about a minute until thickened and cool.

- Roll out the dough and cut into 2 3?4 in circles (or thereabouts) and place into a mini muffin pan.
- Fill with 1 t. of filling
- Bake at 450 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until the crust is a light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts
Savory Mushroom Tartlets
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 176mg 7%
Potassium 54mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 6.1%
Vitamin C 0.2%
Calcium 1.5%
Iron 2.7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Mrs. Brown says

    December 5, 2017 at 9:22 AM

    Going to try these for my upcoming Christmas party! How do suggest reheating them if made in advance and then frozen?

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:35 AM

      On the day you want to serve them, take them out of the freezer about 1 hour before popping them in the oven, so they thaw before baking. I would heat at 300° for 10-15 minutes.

      Reply
  2. Platter Talk says

    November 18, 2016 at 7:57 PM

    These little morsels are high on my list to try for the holidays. I love mushrooms and these sound soooo savory.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 19, 2016 at 6:15 AM

      Oh, these are definitely a hit at any party!

      Reply
  3. Chile and Salt Tez Abbott says

    December 16, 2015 at 11:37 PM

    These look so good Lisa!!! And thanks again for all your help!! I so appreciate it!!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      December 17, 2015 at 7:34 AM

      Thanks you! Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Monica I. says

    December 15, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    So, to make this GF, I have pastry, but the thickener in the filling? what would you suggest as a substitute? Perhaps potato flour?

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      December 15, 2015 at 3:34 PM

      I think potato flour would be a good choice, or you could use about a teaspoon of arrowroot or cornstarch

      Reply
  5. Brian Jones says

    December 15, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    What a wonderful sounding duxelle, I make something very similar but with a splash of balsamic and use it to fill ravioli 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      December 15, 2015 at 11:41 AM

      That sounds amazing. I’ve shared my recipe — now you have to share yours!

      Reply
  6. Rachel @ Simple Seasonal says

    December 14, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    These looks so delish and savory. Great for putting together for a large crowd too!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      December 15, 2015 at 7:29 AM

      Got any large crowds coming?

      Reply
  7. nutrizonia says

    December 14, 2015 at 2:33 AM

    Love the idea so much! pinned!

    Reply
  8. Chris says

    December 13, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    this looks like a delicious appetizer!!

    Reply
  9. DianaL says

    December 12, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    I love mushrooms. Like, LOVE mushrooms. I can’t wait for my next social event so I can make these!!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      December 12, 2015 at 5:58 PM

      I’m a huge mushroom fan too!

      Reply
  10. Revathi says

    December 12, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    Oooh Hooo, It looks so amazing. I love these gorgeous tartlets. A must try for me 🙂

    Reply
  11. watchlearneat says

    December 11, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    These look awesome! I am a huge mushroom fan! I love appetizers like this and am guilty as charged for enjoying them as the dinner before! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Katrina says

    December 11, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    Thanks for sharing my recipe Lisa! I had a great time making them with you! I hope your readers enjoy them as much as I do! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      December 11, 2015 at 9:16 AM

      Thanks for the tutorial and the samples! Yum!

      Reply

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