Ingredients:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot , thinly sliced
450g mushrooms, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (about 2 sprigs), chopped
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 large egg , lightly beaten
1 sheet frozen puff pastry , thawed

These easy puff pastry tarts filled with mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, and fresh rosemary make a great appetiser for any occasion!

Serves: Makes 12
Preparation time: 45 minutes

Method:

Preheat oven to 200C. Lightly grease a regular sized muffin pan.

In a large saute pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and salt and pepper and saute until mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Set the mixture aside to cool slightly.

On a lightly floured surfaced, roll out the puff pastry till it is about doubled in size. Cut into rounds to fit inside the muffin pan (I used a 3-inch round cutter). Press the rounds into the pan.

In a medium bowl combine the rosemary, egg, parmesan cheese, and mushroom mixture. Spoon into the prepared mini tart shells. Bake until golden and bubbly, about 15-17 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes in the pan, then serve immediately.

While best served immediately, store mini tarts in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in a 175C oven for 5-7 minutes.

Contributor: Cam