A golden-brown tart with a slice removed, revealing layers of mushrooms, pears, and cheese, garnished with prosciutto, pine nuts, and herbs on a green plate.
Freshly plated Lunch

Mushroom, Pear, and Prosciutto Tart

A savory tart with a flaky crust, filled with earthy mushrooms, sweet pears, and salty prosciutto, topped with fresh herbs.

Prep Time30 min
Cook Time45 min
Servings6
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster), sliced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese
  • 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
  • 4 thin slices prosciutto
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add mushrooms and cook until browned and all liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat.
  4. Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Use a fork to prick the center, leaving a 1-inch border.
  5. Spread Gruyère cheese over the center of the pastry. Top with the mushroom mixture, then arrange pear slices in a circular pattern.
  6. Fold the edges of the pastry inward to create a rustic crust. Sprinkle pine nuts, thyme, and rosemary over the filling.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
  8. Remove from oven and top with prosciutto slices. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.