Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese Puff Pastry
On the nights when I am cooking at home for my family, I love a recipe that skips the meat without skipping the flavor. This wild mushroom and goat cheese puff pastry is my go-to, right alongside my spinach, onion and mushroom quesadillas and my sauteed asparagus and mushrooms.
Ever since I discovered the magical world of puff pastry, I have been completely hooked. In particular, I love how something from the freezer aisle can turn into a tomato basil mozzarella puff pastry or a pear puff pastry with goat cheese, rosemary and honey with so little effort.
This recipe is not only delicious but also really simple to make. Goat cheese is one of my favorite pairings with mushrooms, as you will see in my mushroom and sweet onion baked brie and my fried goat cheese board. With this in mind, I whip it until it is spreadable and add a little more on top before it goes into the oven.
What Is a Mushroom and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry?
In essence, it is a savory tart. A sheet of puff pastry is spread with whipped goat cheese, topped with sautéed mushrooms, basil and crumbled goat cheese, and baked until golden brown.
Ingredients (With Purpose & Flavor Notes)
- Store-bought puff pastry (1 sheet, thawed). The flaky base.
- Mushrooms (1 pint, any type or a combination). Washed and sliced or chopped, then sautéed until dark.
- Olive oil. For sautéing the mushrooms.
- Plain goat cheese (1 log, room temperature). Whipped until airy and spreadable.
- Heavy cream or milk (1/2 cup, optional). A little helps the goat cheese whip.
- Kosher salt and black pepper. To taste.
- Basil (several leaves, chiffonade cut). Chiffonade means stacked, rolled and sliced into thin ribbons.
- Crumbled goat cheese (1 to 2 ounces). Sprinkled on top before baking.
Everything I Love for This Recipe
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Rimmed Baking Sheet
The pastry is rolled to fit just inside it.
Parchment Paper
Keeps the pastry from sticking.
Rolling Pin
For rolling the pastry into a rectangle.
Sauté Pan
For cooking the mushrooms down.
Hand Mixer
Whips the goat cheese until spreadable.
Mixing Bowl
For the goat cheese.
Offset Spatula
Spreads the cheese without tearing the pastry.
Chef’s Knife
For slicing mushrooms and basil.
Cutting Board
A sturdy prep surface.
Pizza Wheel
Cuts clean slices.
Wooden Serving Board
Serve it right on the board, as in my photos.
Pastry Brush
Handy for any puff pastry recipe.
How To Make Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry
Step 1: Heat the Oven
Preheat the oven according to the puff pastry package directions.
Step 2: Roll and Dock the Pastry
Pinch together the seams and roll out the pastry into a rectangle slightly smaller than your baking sheet. Leaving a margin of about 1/2 inch around the edge, pierce the center of the pastry with a fork in several places.
Step 3: Chill
If time permits, put the pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place it in the freezer for a few minutes so the butter firms up. This helps the pastry bake evenly.
Step 4: Sauté the Mushrooms
Sauté the mushrooms in olive oil over medium-low heat until they are dark in color and the excess moisture has evaporated.
Step 5: Whip the Goat Cheese
As the mushrooms cook, add the goat cheese, salt and pepper to a mixing bowl and whip with a stand or hand mixer until airy and spreadable. If desired, add a little of the cream or milk.
Step 6: Assemble
Take the pastry out of the freezer. Spread the whipped goat cheese over it, leaving the border. Evenly spread the warm mushrooms over the goat cheese, then sprinkle with the basil and the crumbled goat cheese.
Step 7: Bake
Bake until golden brown. Serve.
Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry
Ingredients
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry thawed
- 1 pint mushrooms any type or a combination, washed and sliced or chopped
- olive oil for sautéing
- 1 log plain goat cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk optional
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- basil several leaves, chiffonade cut
- 1 to 2 oz crumbled goat cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the puff pastry package directions.
- Pinch together the seams and roll out the pastry into a rectangle slightly smaller than your baking sheet. Leaving a margin of about 1/2 inch around the edge, pierce the center of the pastry with a fork in several places.
- If time permits, put the pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place it in the freezer for a few minutes to allow the butter to firm up. This helps keep the butter from melting too quickly and creating lopsided pastry.
- Sauté the mushrooms in olive oil over medium-low heat until they are dark in color and the excess moisture has evaporated.
- As the mushrooms cook, add the goat cheese, salt and pepper to a mixing bowl and whip with a stand or hand mixer until the cheese is airy and spreadable. If desired, add a little of the cream or milk to help achieve a whipped consistency.
- Take the pastry out of the freezer. Spread the whipped goat cheese over it, taking care to leave the border.
- Evenly spread the warm mushroom mixture over the goat cheese and sprinkle with the basil and the crumbled goat cheese.
- Bake until golden brown. Serve.
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Mix the Mushrooms
Use any type or a combination.
Go Sweet
Try my rhubarb puff pastries with mascarpone cream.
Make It Bite-Sized
Blackberry goat cheese mint crostini carry the same flavors.
Skip the Cream
The goat cheese whips on its own; the cream or milk is optional.
When I Love Serving This Puff Pastry
A Light Weeknight Dinner
Add a salad and dinner is done.
Brunch
Furthermore, it sits well beside a spinach and bacon quiche.
Appetizers for Company
Slice it small and pass it around.
Holiday Gatherings
It looks impressive on a cheese platter table.
Girls’ Night In
Equally important, it comes together quickly.
A Potluck
It travels well on its baking sheet.
What To Serve With It
A Salad
The winter salad, a pear and gorgonzola salad, or one of these 8 salads.
A Soup
Easy white bean and chicken soup.
Another Appetizer
Creamy spinach dip, prosciutto and fig crackers or whipped ricotta with roasted grapes and hot honey.
An Egg Dish
My asparagus, goat cheese and mushroom frittata.
Shelf Life & Storage Tips
- Best fresh. Puff pastry is crispest the day it is baked.
- Leftovers. Cover and refrigerate.
- Reheating. Warm in the oven so the pastry crisps again.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature do I bake it at?
Follow the directions on your puff pastry package.
Why freeze the pastry before topping it?
A few minutes in the freezer firms up the butter, which helps the pastry bake evenly.
What kind of mushrooms should I use?
Any type or a combination.
Do I need the cream?
No. It is optional and only helps the goat cheese whip.
When does the goat cheese topping go on?
Before it goes into the oven.
Final Thoughts
All things considered, this is the recipe that made me fall for puff pastry. Without a doubt, it is simple, savory and worth sharing. Bon appétit!
