Wild Mushroom and Leek Galettes
- 1 3/4-ounce package dried chanterelle mushrooms
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup minced leek (white and pale green parts only)
- 1 large shallot, chopped
- 6 ounces portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed, caps finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 6 tablespoons fresh soft goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17.3-ounce package), thawed
- Place dried chanterelles in small bowl.
- Pour enough hot water over to cover chanterelles; let stand until softened, about 30 minutes.
- Drain.
- Finely chop.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add leek and shallot; saute 2 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter, then portobellos and chanterelles; saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add wine; simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons goat cheese; stir until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley.
- Remove from heat.
- Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 375F.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out puff pastry sheet on floured surface to 12x12-inch square.
- Using 4-inch-diameter biscuit cutter or bowl as guide, cut out 4 pastry rounds.
- Using small cookie cutters, such as those with leaf shape, cut out decorative designs from remaining pastry, if desired.
- Place rounds on baking sheet, spacing apart.
- Spread 1 tablespoon goat cheese atop each.
- Spread mushroom mixture evenly atop each to within 1/2 inch of edge, dividing equally.
- Turn pastry edges upward slightly to hold topping in place.
- Place decorative pastry cutouts on baking sheet around galettes.
- Bake until pastry is puffed and golden, about 15 minutes for decorative cutouts and 30 minutes for galettes.
- Sprinkle galettes with 1 tablespoon parsley.
- Top with cutouts, if desired.
mushrooms, butter, shallot, portobello mushrooms, white wine, fresh soft goat cheese, fresh parsley, pastry
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/wild-mushroom-and-leek-galettes-104079 (may not work)