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    Wild Mushrooms In Puff Pastry


    Source of Recipe


    internet


    List of Ingredients


    • 1/2 lb mixed mushrooms like oyster, chanterelle, shitake or morel
    • 2 T olive oil
    • 2 shallots, chopped
    • salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 1/4 cup cognac or brandy
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 T unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 T fresh chives, tarragon or basil
    • juice of half a lemon
    • 1 package of frozen puff pastry, containing six squares


    Instructions


    1. Saute mushrooms in oil with shallots until soft. Season with salt and pepper. Add brandy and reduce slightly; add heavy cream and bring to a boil until cream thickens slightly. Stir in the butter, add herbs and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
    2. Bake the puff pastry rounds or squares according to package directions. Split baked pastry shells in half and divide the mushroom mixture between the bottom halves of the shells. Place pastry tops on mushrooms.


    Final Comments


    Serves 6.

 

 

 


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