Wild Mushroom Tart Recipe

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This gourmet tart requires plain flour, butter, eggs, mixed wild mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, chanterelle, porcini), onions, garlic, fresh herbs (thyme and rosemary), goat cheese, double cream, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and seasonings.
Learn how to cook Wild Mushroom Tart by first making a buttery shortcrust pastry, blind baking it until golden, then preparing a rich filling of caramelized onions and sautéed wild mushrooms. The mushrooms should be cooked until their moisture evaporates for maximum flavour, then combined with herbs, cream and eggs before baking until just set with crumbled goat cheese on top.
Yes, you can substitute button mushrooms, though you'll lose some of the complex, earthy flavours wild mushrooms provide. For better results, use a mix of button and portobello mushrooms, and consider adding a small amount of dried porcini (rehydrated) to boost the umami flavour.
The secret is low and slow cooking - don't rush! Cook sliced onions over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. A pinch of salt helps draw out moisture, and a splash of balsamic vinegar at the end adds depth. Patience yields sweet, golden onions that form a flavourful base layer.
Blind bake your pastry case until it's starting to colour, cook mushrooms until all moisture has evaporated, and let filling components cool slightly before assembly. Brushing the partially baked crust with egg white creates a moisture barrier, and baking on a preheated baking sheet helps ensure a crisp base.
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