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Perfect Morel Mushroom Tart Recipe Easy Creamy Gruyere Cheese Tart for Dinner

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A simple yet flavorful tart combining fresh morel mushrooms and creamy Gruyere cheese in a buttery crust, perfect for dinner or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces morel mushrooms, cleaned and halved
  • 6 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice cold water
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt. Cut 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter into small cubes and work it into the flour using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add 3 tablespoons ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until dough just comes together. Avoid overworking.
  3. Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Clean and prep morel mushrooms using a soft brush or damp cloth to remove dirt; avoid soaking.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  6. Roll out chilled dough on lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Press into 9-inch tart pan, trim excess dough, and prick bottom with fork.
  7. Line crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dry beans. Blind bake for 15 minutes until edges start to turn light golden.
  8. Remove parchment and weights, bake another 5 minutes to crisp base. Remove from oven and set aside.
  9. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add chopped shallots and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  10. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  11. Add morel mushrooms and 1 tablespoon butter. Sauté gently for 5-7 minutes until tender but not heavily browned. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme leaves.
  12. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream. Stir in shredded Gruyere cheese and lemon zest. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  13. Spread sautéed mushrooms evenly over pre-baked tart crust. Pour egg and cheese mixture on top evenly.
  14. Bake tart at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until filling is set and slightly golden on top.
  15. Remove tart and let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Avoid soaking morels to prevent sogginess; clean with a soft brush or damp cloth. Use freshly shredded Gruyere cheese for best melt and flavor. Blind bake crust to avoid soggy bottom. Cover crust edges with foil if browning too fast. Let tart cool before slicing for neat pieces. Reheat leftovers gently in oven to keep crust crisp.

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