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Home ยป Vegetarian Recipes ยป Mushroom & Leek Tarte Tatin

Mushroom & Leek Tarte Tatin

Published: Feb 16, 2011 ยท Updated: Aug 21, 2020 ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

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Mushroom & Leek Tarte Tatin
Mushroom & Leek Tarte Tatin
Mushroom & Leek Tarte Tatin
Mushroom & Leek Tarte Tatin
Mushroom & Leek Tarte Tatin
Mushroom & Leek Tarte Tatin

How to make Mushroom Tarte Tatin

While many consider mushrooms a plant, or vegetable, they are in fact a fungus.  Well, the fruit of a fungal organism to be exact.  If you think of the way apple trees bear fruit with seeds to produce new apple trees, the fungus that creates mushrooms bears its fruit (in this case mushrooms) to carry spores that will produce new mushrooms.

Mushrooms have been used for thousands of years for both culinary and medicinal purposes.  It’s not surprising when you consider there are over 14,000 species of mushrooms available.  Of the 14,000 species we know about 700 have known medicinal properties, and surprisingly, only about 1% of mushrooms are in fact poisonous.

Mushrooms have been revered by different cultures throughout history for different reasons.  The ancient Egyptians thought they were a delicacy and they were eaten by the Pharaohs, the Romans thought they were a gift from God, the Greeks ate them because they thought they provided them with inner strength during a battle, and the Chinese studied and used them for medicinal purposes.

Medically and nutritionally speaking, mushrooms are very low in calories (mainly due to the fact they are 80 to 90% water) they are high in potassium (which helps lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke), they are high in copper (which helps in the formation of red blood cells), high in selenium (a powerful antioxidant), high in B vitamins, and finally they are high in fibre.  Certain varieties of mushrooms have even more health benefits and are being researched for their medical applications particularly in relation to cancer prevention, blood sugar regulation and effects on lowering cholesterol.

Regardless of all the health and medical benefits I love them not only for their taste, but also their versatility.  They can be added to sauces, pasta, casseroles, soups, stir fries, salads and so much more.

Vegetarian Tarte Tatin Recipe

A mushroom tarte tatin is a wonderful way to showcase mushrooms in their own right.  They have a wonderful flavour and deserve their own outing as the star of the meal occasionally.

Do you like mushrooms?  What is your favourite way to enjoy them?

Mushroom tarte tatin recipe

Mushroom & Leek Tarte Tatin
Recipe adapted from No Time To Cook by Donna Hay
Makes 4 small (in ramekins) or 1 large

Ingredients:

50g butter
1 leek, trimmed and chopped
4 field mushrooms or 12 button mushrooms, sliced
3 sprigs of thyme, leaves removed
2 cloves of garlic
2 sheets of low fat frozen puff pastry, thawed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
beaten egg

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 Celsius (335 Farenheit).

2. Melt the butter in a frying pan and add the leek and garlic and cook until the leek is softened.  Remove the leek from the pan and place in a bowl.

3. Add the mushrooms and thyme leaves to the pan and cook for a few minutes until gently cooked.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. If making 4 mini tart tatin I suggest using ramekins.  Grease the ramekins with butter and then turn one of the ramekins upside down on the pastry and cutting the pastry to size.  You will need 8 pastry rounds for 4 ramekins.  If making a large tarte tatin you can either use your frying pan if it has a heat proof handle or a spring form pan.  If using a spring form pan grease and then place upside down on the pastry and trim 2 rounds to size.  If using your frying pan trim the pastry to the size of your frying pan.

5. In whatever container you try to use place the cooked mushrooms in the bottom and then layer with the cooked leeks.  Top with 2 rounds of pastry and then brush the top layer with beaten egg.

6. Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden.  Remove and place a plate or wire wrack on top of the container and invert.

You may also want to try making mini tarte tatin’s in a muffin tray as an appetizer at a party.

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  1. muppy says

    March 13, 2011 at 7:12 am

    I cooked this last night! It was so yummy…..
    My recent post Pine Mushroom Tarte Tatin with Roasted Baby Carrot and Beetroot

    Reply
    • delicieux says

      March 13, 2011 at 8:40 am

      Hi Muppy, I am so happy to hear you enjoyed this as much as we did. I love the addition of pine mushrooms. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. delicieux says

    February 25, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    Thank you so much ๐Ÿ˜€

    Reply
  3. veggietestkitchen says

    February 25, 2011 at 3:27 am

    wow your food is so chic and increible. i would love to eat this!! magnificent pictures.
    My recent post Mint- Blueberry and Goat-cheese Tarts

    Reply
  4. veggietestkitchen says

    February 25, 2011 at 3:27 am

    wow your food is so chic and increible. i would love to eat this!! magnificent pictures.
    My recent post Mint- Blueberry and Goat-cheese Tarts

    Reply
  5. veggietestkitchen says

    February 25, 2011 at 3:27 am

    wow your food is so chic and increible. i would love to eat this!! magnificent pictures.
    My recent post Mint- Blueberry and Goat-cheese Tarts

    Reply
  6. veggietestkitchen says

    February 25, 2011 at 3:27 am

    wow your food is so chic and increible. i would love to eat this!! magnificent pictures.
    My recent post Mint- Blueberry and Goat-cheese Tarts

    Reply
  7. veggietestkitchen says

    February 25, 2011 at 3:27 am

    wow your food is so chic and increible. i would love to eat this!! magnificent pictures.
    My recent post Mint- Blueberry and Goat-cheese Tarts

    Reply
  8. veggietestkitchen says

    February 25, 2011 at 3:27 am

    wow your food is so chic and increible. i would love to eat this!! magnificent pictures.
    My recent post Mint- Blueberry and Goat-cheese Tarts

    Reply
  9. veggietestkitchen says

    February 25, 2011 at 3:27 am

    wow your food is so chic and increible. i would love to eat this!! magnificent pictures.
    My recent post Mint- Blueberry and Goat-cheese Tarts

    Reply
  10. veggietestkitchen says

    February 25, 2011 at 3:27 am

    wow your food is so chic and increible. i would love to eat this!! magnificent pictures.
    My recent post Mint- Blueberry and Goat-cheese Tarts

    Reply
  11. veggietestkitchen says

    February 25, 2011 at 3:27 am

    wow your food is so chic and increible. i would love to eat this!! magnificent pictures.
    My recent post Mint- Blueberry and Goat-cheese Tarts

    Reply
  12. veggietestkitchen says

    February 25, 2011 at 3:27 am

    wow your food is so chic and increible. i would love to eat this!! magnificent pictures.
    My recent post Mint- Blueberry and Goat-cheese Tarts

    Reply
  13. veggietestkitchen says

    February 25, 2011 at 3:27 am

    wow your food is so chic and increible. i would love to eat this!! magnificent pictures.
    My recent post Mint- Blueberry and Goat-cheese Tarts

    Reply
  14. veggietestkitchen says

    February 25, 2011 at 3:27 am

    wow your food is so chic and increible. i would love to eat this!! magnificent pictures.
    My recent post Mint- Blueberry and Goat-cheese Tarts

    Reply
  15. muppy says

    February 21, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    This looks great, i will definitely try it. It’s funny only 1% are poisonous, you have the impression it’s more then that.

    Reply
  16. Xiaolu says

    February 20, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    What a beautiful and delicious idea! I adore mushrooms and DH :).
    My recent post Pomegranate Almond Cream Cheese Danish

    Reply
  17. Natalie says

    February 20, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    Ever since becoming a vegetarian I have become slightly obsessed with mushrooms. This looks almost as good as mushroom risotto – will have to try making it and find out!

    Reply
  18. [email protected] says

    February 20, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    Wow, u have a gorgeous blog here! I'm so glad you commented on mine 'cos now I got to know about your beautiful photography and recipes!

    Reply
    • delicieux says

      February 20, 2011 at 4:10 pm

      I'm so glad you stopped by Prerna. Hope to see you again ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  19. Karen says

    February 19, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    MMMM… nothing is more perfect than mushrooms and thyme. What a beautiful little tarte!

    Reply
    • delicieux says

      February 20, 2011 at 4:10 pm

      Thank you so much Karen ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  20. Gastronomy Gal says

    February 18, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    this seriously looks amazing. just awsome. I love mushies- must try this recipe.

    Reply
  21. MaryMoh says

    February 18, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    I always thought tarte tartin is sweet. How wrong am I! That's why I need to learn more baking ๐Ÿ˜€ Your mushroom tarte tartin looks delicious. I love mushrooms, too.

    Reply
    • delicieux says

      February 19, 2011 at 1:39 pm

      It was delicious MaryMoh. I can definitely recommend it. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  22. pearlsandprose says

    February 18, 2011 at 12:07 am

    I've had tarte tatin with apples, but not this. Looks so good, will have to try.
    My recent post A rose and an update

    Reply
  23. Sylvie @ GITK says

    February 16, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    This is an elegant way to serve mushrooms and easy to assemble too!
    My recent post wine liquid memories

    Reply
  24. Zo Zhou says

    February 16, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    I have to agree with the Egyptians and Romans – a delicacy and gift indeed! This sounds amaaazing, would love to try it with tomatoes and caramelised onion! Cheers for the idea!

    Reply
    • delicieux says

      February 17, 2011 at 6:50 am

      I agree with the tomato and caramelised onion idea, I'd thought of that one too. Thanks for stopping by ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  25. Iron Chef Shellie says

    February 16, 2011 at 1:52 pm

    oh my, that looks and sounds amazing!!
    My recent post Hide &amp Seek Melbourne

    Reply
    • delicieux says

      February 16, 2011 at 2:19 pm

      Thanks Shellie. It was delicious and it's been requested again so I know it was a hit. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  26. The Little Teochew says

    February 16, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    Oh pretty pretty! I will try this the next time. Leeks & mushrooms are just such a yummy combo. ๐Ÿ™‚
    My recent post Raspberry Sorbet Without A Machine

    Reply
  27. Fitter Than Choc says

    February 16, 2011 at 7:55 am

    wow!! this is beautiful! I love mushrooms. I add them mostly in stir fries, and soups. They usually play a 'supporting' role in my dishes and not a 'star' like this dish. The idea of making them in mini muffins tray is great too!!
    My recent post Mocha Cinnamon Pudding

    Reply
    • delicieux says

      February 16, 2011 at 8:00 am

      Thanks ๐Ÿ™‚ Mushrooms definitely deserve a starring role now and again.

      Reply

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