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A golden-brown Mirkwood Mushroom Tart sits on a rustic olive wood board, flaky crust visible around a creamy mushroom filling, dotted with thyme, with a light dusting of pepper. The scene is set on a dark wooden table with forest-green linen, evoking a Tolkien-inspired feast.

Savory Lord of the Rings Mirkwood Mushroom Tart πŸ„βœ¨

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A savory tart featuring earthy forest mushrooms, thyme, and a flaky crust, inspired by Lord of the Rings. This vegetarian centerpiece is perfect for weeknights or festive gatherings.

  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced
  • 1/4 cup ice water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake), sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated GruyΓ¨re or fontina
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Make crust: blend flour and salt, cut in butter until crumbly, add ice water gradually until dough holds, wrap and chill 30 minutes, roll to a 12-inch circle and fit into a tart pan, prebake 8-10 minutes at 375Β°F
  2. SautΓ© mushrooms: heat olive oil in a skillet, add shallot, garlic, and thyme; cook until soft and caramelized, season with salt and pepper
  3. Assemble: spread mushroom filling evenly in crust, whisk cream and eggs, pour over filling, sprinkle with cheese
  4. Bake: bake 20-25 minutes until the filling is set and the crust is golden; rest 5 minutes before slicing

Notes

  • Chill crust well to prevent shrinkage
  • Par-bake longer for a crisper crust
  • Sub with puff pastry for a quicker version
  • Refrigerate leftovers and reheat gently
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: European
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (180 g)
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 210 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg
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