I was going over the recipes that I posted about last spring and I came across the asparagus and gruyere tart that I had enjoyed so much and it reminded me that I had wanted to try a mushroom version. These puff pastry based tarts are generally quick and easy to make and they have always been really good! I have been having fun playing with the toppings, both sweet and savoury and I was looking forward to the mushroom topping. For this version, I was thinking of slowly caramelized mushrooms and onions flavoured with some garlic and thyme and held together with some creamy and tangy blue cheese. Gorgonzola has to be my favorite blue cheese and it always goes well with mushrooms so it was my first choice for the this tart. Other than the time that it took to caramelize the onions and mushrooms, this tart came together easily and it turned out great! I just can’t seem to get enough mushrooms and this tart certainly went a long way towards satisfying my mushroom cravings. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Tart
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)
- 1 clove garlic (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme (chopped)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup white wine (or broth)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed as directed on package)
- 1/2 cup gorgonzola (crumbled)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 handful parsley (chopped)
directions
- Heat the oil in a pan.
- Add the onion and cook until it starts to caramelize, about 20 minutes.
- Add the butter and let it melt.
- Add the mushrooms and saute until they start to caramelize, about 20 minutes.
- Add the garlic and thyme and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the wine, deglazed the pan and cook until it has evaporated.
- Roll the puff pastry out to a 16×10 inch rectangle.
- Score a line around the puff pastry 1 inch from the edge.
- Spread the mushrooms and gorgonzola over the middle of the puff pastry.
- Brush the outside inch of the pastry with the oil.
- Bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven until the a the pastry is golden brown, about 15-25 minutes.
- Garnish with the chopped parsley.
dawn says
would love to try an apple & gorgonzola version of this. you always inspire me kev. love it.
Richelle says
This looks soooo good! I remember seeint the Asparagus one. Thanks for the reminder to try that and now this one! Great blog!
Velva says
The dishes never fail to me amaze me. This is no exception. Delicious.
We Are Not Martha says
Ohhh this looks like mushroom heaven! I'd probably make it on flatbread dough… and then eat the whole thing!!
Sues
Jenn says
I just stumbled upon your blog and everything looks delicious!!! Thanks so much for the content and yummy recipes!
Memória says
What a yummy tart!! Every time I make puff pastry, I make it with the intention of using it for desserts. Next time, I'm going to reserve some for this savory dish. Thanks for sharing!
taylor (greens and chocolate) says
This tart looks so good! I am having a girls night next week and this looks like the perfect appetizer for it!
Ciao Chow Linda says
I may just have to indulge in making this tart for my Italian group meeting next week. I love the combo of gorgonzola and mushrooms and caramelized onions.
Emily says
This looks gorgeous! And all the mushroom goodness? I think I'm in heaven. Thanks for sharing it!
msmeanie says
Wow. This looks and sounds so good! I love all the ingredients – mushroom, caramelized onions, cheese and puff pastry. The combination sounds amazing.
Michelle {Brown Eyed Baker} says
This looks absolutely delicious! Gorgeous photo too.
Nina Timm says
Just the thing to serve with a chilled glass of your favorite tipple. Love the rustic look of that tart.
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
A refined and delicious looking tart!
Cheers,
Rosa
brian_in_gib says
Yet again, another scrumptious recipe! The only thing I'd change is the butter, but that's a personal thing. It looks delicious. Good effort.
Greetings from Gibraltar.
Brian
MeetaK says
i did a caramelized onion lasagna so i can totally imagine the flavors. looks awesome!
Ana Powell says
Your mushroom & caramelized onion tart looks good and sounds delicious.
Great recipe x
Joanne says
Even though I only started liking mushrooms recently, I have been craving them lately as well! Love the combo with the caramelized onions and blue cheese.
Molly says
This looks delicious! I wish my husband liked mushrooms. I could eat them for every meal.
Marisa says
Yummo. This will definitely take care of any mushroom craving! And you can't go wrong with caramelized onion…
Dani says
sounds simply fantastic 🙂
Mushrooms Canada says
Delicious! Mushrooms and Gorgonzola; always a winner!
– Brittany
GG says
I don't think I could live in a world without caramelized onions!
Window On The Prairie says
Oh, that looks so good!
Terri says
I have no idea how you do it Kevin. This looks amazing. I printed this one and will try it this weekend.
Sippity Sup says
You are so good at tarts! GREG
Grumpy and HoneyB says
This looks awesome – love mushrooms, love caramelized onions and putting the two together only makes perfect sense!
Muneeba says
I'm salivating! The umami factor in this is thru the roof! Must make, and soon.
Cookin' Canuck says
You definitely got my attention with these flavors! This looks like a really easy way to enjoy mushrooms and caramelized onions.
Cherine says
I love this tart, looks super tasty!
Jackie at Phamfatale.com says
Yum! I could totally imagine this dish as appetizers for my next dinner party. I agree with Dawn, I'd add some blue cheese. Thanks for the inspiration!
The Joey of Cooking says
looks great! caramelized onions make everything better!
Anonymous says
Oh this looks so so good!!
Chef Fresco says
Looks so tasty Kevin! We love mushrooms!
innBrooklyn says
mushroom and caramelized onion must be two of my favourite things! yum. thought i'm not a big gorgonzola fan and might sub something else in
Anonymous says
Geese! 34 comments and NO ONE even tried it!!!! (And it not only looks good, it IS good!!!)
Joel and Katrin says
I just made this for dinner with a side salad-it was great. Thanks so much! The house smelled delish during the cooking process, and it was so simple with very few ingredients.
mr. pineapple man says
this looks tooo good!!
eatme_delicious says
What a gorgeous tart!
♥peachkins♥ says
This tart looks amazing!
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cmi says
I tried this yesterday! I couldn't find puff pastry so I used pita bread and baked it for a few minutes. My kitchen smelled wonderful.
Hannah says
Made this for myself and my vegetarian grandmother to have with Christmas dinner veggies. It was great and the blue cheese and mushrooms tasted amazing. Thank you for posting 🙂