Mushroom Cheese Tart Recipe

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Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time45 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Whole wheat crust - 1, partially baked in a 9 1/2-inch springform pan
 Fresh mushrooms12 Ounce
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon
 Ricotta cheese1 1/2 Cup(16 tbs)
 Sour cream1/4 Cup(16 tbs)
 Yogurt1/4 Cup(16 tbs)
 Eggs2
 Nutmeg1/4 Teaspoon
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
2. Dry the mushrooms with kitchen towels.
3. With a knife or using the slicing disc of the food processor, slice them thinly.
4. In a mixer bowl, add the ricotta cheese, sour cream, yogurt, eggs, salt and pepper and blend them together.

MAKING
5. In a skillet placed over medium-high heat, heat the butter.
6. Saute the mushrooms until the liquid evaporates.
7. Cool slightly and reserve 2 spoonfuls aside for the garnish.
8. Mix the rest with the cheese mixture.
9. Refrigerate the mixture for a while.
10. Take the pastry shell and spoon the mixture into it, topping with the mushrooms.
11. Place the shell on a cookie sheet and place in the oven.
12. In the oven, bake for 30-40 minutes, until the top is firm, puffy and lightly browned
13. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

SERVING
14. Serve hot, cut into wedges.
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