Description
Deliciously flaky puff pastry filled with a rich blend of sautéed mushrooms, fresh thyme, and cream cheese, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms (cremini and shiitake), finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or dried thyme)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese (or ricotta)
- 1 package puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Finely chop mushrooms, onion, and garlic.
- Sauté the Filling: Melt butter in a skillet, add onions and garlic, and cook until translucent.
- Add mushrooms and cook until browned; stir in thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and fold in cream cheese until mixed.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into 4-inch squares.
- Fill each square with mushroom mixture and seal edges.
- Brush with egg wash for shine.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh mushrooms and don’t overcrowd the pan while sautéing.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: mushroom, puff pastry, appetizer, vegetarian, family recipe