Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
7 oz

wild mushrooms

torn roughly

0.5 unit

onion

finely chopped

2 unit

garlic

crushed

0.25 cup

white wine

1 oz

butter

2 oz

cranberries

fresh

80 ml

fresh cream

3 oz

Smoked cheese

grated

2 tbsp

flat leaf parsley

chopped

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

Cracked black pepper

1 packet

Puff pastry

ready to roll

1 unit

egg

mixed with milk to glaze the tartlets

Step 1
~3 min

Line 6 tartlet moulds with puff pastry, ensuring the pastry covers the base and sides.

Step 2
~3 min

Cut out a disc of puff pastry to use as a lid for each tartlet.

Step 3
~3 min

Melt butter in a large pot over low heat.

Step 4
~3 min

Add finely chopped onion and crushed garlic to the pot and sweat them until softened but not browned.

Step 5
~3 min

Add the torn wild mushrooms and cook until softened, adding half of the white wine. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 6
~3 min

Add the fresh cranberries and mix thoroughly.

Step 7
~3 min

Increase the heat and add the remaining wine and cream. Bring to a rapid boil.

Step 8
~3 min

Add the grated smoked cheese and stir until melted and the mixture thickens.

Step 9
~3 min

Stir in the chopped parsley.

Step 10
~3 min

Allow the mushroom mixture to cool slightly.

Step 11
~3 min

Fill the pastry-lined tartlet moulds with the mushroom mixture.

Step 12
~3 min

Press a pastry disc on top of each filled tartlet, using egg wash to seal the edges.

Step 13
~3 min

Cut slits in the top of each tartlet to allow steam to escape.

Step 14
~3 min

Brush the entire tartlet with prepared egg wash.

Step 15
~3 min

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 16
~3 min

Serve with a green salad or crisp green vegetables and baby boiled potatoes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use truffle oil.

Serve warm.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or light lunch.

Pair with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Roasted vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Europe

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Party
Dinner Party

Popularity Score

70/100

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