Description
This French Onion Mushroom Tart combines caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, and Gruyere cheese on flaky puff pastry for a deliciously savory dish. Perfect as an appetizer or main course!
Ingredients
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Tart Filling
- 3 tablespoons ghee or butter (divided use)
- 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sherry (or white wine)
- 1/4 cup beef stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian)
- 12 ounces shiitake or cremini mushrooms (or a mix)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (divided use)
Tart Base
- 1 (14 oz) package all-butter puff pastry, thawed
- 1 1/4 cups grated Gruyere cheese
- 1 large egg, whisked (for egg wash)
Instructions
Prepare the Caramelized Onions
- Heat 1 ½ tablespoons of ghee or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions, season with salt and black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until deeply caramelized.
- Stir in the sherry and beef stock, cook until liquid is mostly evaporated, then remove from heat and set aside.
Sauté the Mushrooms
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 ½ tablespoons of ghee or butter.
- Add the mushrooms, garlic, thyme (reserving some for garnish), salt, and pepper. Sauté until golden and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Set aside.
Assemble the Tart
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Score a 1-inch border around the edges of the pastry without cutting through.
- Sprinkle half of the Gruyere cheese inside the scored border. Top with the caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, and remaining Gruyere.
Bake the Tart
- Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash for a golden crust.
- Bake for 26–30 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
Garnish and Serve
- Allow the tart to cool slightly. Garnish with the remaining thyme leaves.
- Slice into 8 pieces and serve warm or at room temperature.