Potato tartlets with chanterelles

4 servings

60 minutes

Potato tartlets with chanterelles are an exquisite dish of French cuisine that embodies the harmony of textures and flavors. The crispy base made from delicate mashed potatoes creates a perfect contrast with the juicy mushroom filling, where chanterelles reveal their nutty aroma complemented by creamy notes. A light cheese crust adds zest and makes the tartlets particularly appetizing. The origins of this dish trace back to the traditions of French gastronomy, which values the combination of simple ingredients and refined execution. These tartlets make a wonderful appetizer or main course for a cozy dinner, delighting with their taste and elegance. They pair perfectly with light green salads and dry white wines, creating a true gastronomic masterpiece.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 512.7
• Proteins: 13.1g
• Fats: 35.8g
• Carbohydrates: 36.1g

Ingredients

• Butter: 30 g
• Chanterelles: 350 g
• Cream 30%: 250 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Potato: 7 pc
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Milk: 70 ml
• Cheese: 70 g

Cooking steps

1. Wash the mushrooms, then place them in a colander to drain the water. Cut large chanterelles into 2-4 pieces and leave small mushrooms whole.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chanterelles: 350 g

2. Beat the egg and grate the cheese on a coarse grater.

3. Fry the mushrooms until golden brown in butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 30 g
   • Chanterelles: 350 g

4. Pour in the cream and simmer for 6-8 minutes. The liquid should evaporate by about half, after which you can salt the dish again and add a little black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 30%: 250 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

5. Peel the potatoes and boil them in slightly salted water, then drain the water and make mashed potatoes: add a piece of butter, some milk, half a beaten egg, and grated cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 7 pieces
   • Butter: 30 g
   • Milk: 70 ml
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Cheese: 70 g

6. Place the remaining part of the egg in a separate dish and set aside.

7. Once the prepared puree cools slightly, it needs to be filled into the silicone tartlet mold and smoothed with a finger. Each basket should be brushed with the remaining beaten egg.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

8. Place 1.5-2 teaspoons of mushroom filling in each basket, then sprinkle with grated cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chanterelles: 350 g
   • Cheese: 70 g

9. Bake in a preheated oven at 180-200 degrees for about 12-16 minutes. Once the potato baskets turn golden, the dish is ready.