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Ingredients
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Pastry
Filling
Method
Pastry Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine 1.5 cups all-purpose flour and 0.5 tsp salt. Cut in 0.5 cups cold unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Add Ice Water
Gradually add 3 tablespoons of ice water, mixing until the dough comes together. Do not overwork the dough.
- 3
Chill the Dough
Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- 4
- 5
Cook the Mushrooms
Add 2 cups of sliced mushrooms and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet with the onions. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and any liquid has evaporated.
- 6
Season the Mixture
Stir in 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves, and season with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- 7
Prepare the Custard
In a bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 0.5 cups heavy cream until well combined. Stir in the cooled mushroom and onion mixture, along with 1 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese.
Assembling and Baking
- 8
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 9
Roll Out the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into rounds to fit into your tartlet pans.
- 10
Assemble the Tartlets
Place the dough rounds into the tartlet pans, pressing gently into the bottoms and sides. Fill each tartlet shell with the mushroom and onion custard mixture.
- 11
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set.
- 12
Cool and Serve
Allow the mushroom tartlets to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
