Description
Dive into the world of mushrooms with this Truffled Mushroom Toasts recipe. Featuring a blend of mushrooms, and a creamy mix of quark and Crescenza-Stracchino cheeses, this dish is a fungi lover’s dream. Perfect for food lovers seeking a gourmet twist on classic toast.
Ingredients
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FOR THE MUSHROOMS:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot, finely minced
- 1–1/2 pounds assorted mushrooms (try to get a mix of shiitake, oyster, maitake, cremini, etc), tough stems removed and caps torn or sliced
- 1 large garlic clove, finely minced
- 1/4 cup dry sherry or brandy
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons white truffle butter
FOR THE TRUFFLED CHEESE:
- 3/4 cup (6 ounces) quark cheese, at room temperature
- 4 ounces Crencenza-Stracchino cheese (if you can’t find it, substitute with 4 ounces of additional quark cheese), at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh chives, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon highest-quality white truffle oil
FOR THE TOASTS:
- 6–8 1/2-inch-thick slices high-quality artisan bread (like sourdough or a country loaf)
- 4 tablespoons white truffle butter, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler on high with rack about 6 inches from the heating element.
- For the mushrooms: Heat 3 tablespoons butter with the extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the shallots to the pan with a pinch of salt. Cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly softened. Add all of the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and liquid has nearly evaporated, about 10-13 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with the sherry, scraping up any brown bits stuck on the pan. Cook until the sherry almost completely evaporates, about 2–3 minutes. Stir in the white truffle butter until melted. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your taste. Keep warm over low heat.
- For the Truffled Cheese: While the mushrooms cook, combine the cheeses, chives, and white truffle oil, mashing to fully combine. Taste the mixture and see if it needs salt and pepper; season to taste.
- For the bread: Spread a thin layer of white truffle butter on each side of the bread. Transfer to a baking sheet and broil until golden on one side, 1–2 minutes. Flip the bread and broil until the second side is golden, about 1–2 minutes.
- To assemble: Spread the cheese mixture on the toasted bread slices; top evenly with the mushroom mixture. Generously sprinkle chives over top.
Notes
Inspiration: Mushroom Toasts with Truffled Quark Cheese on cuisineathome.com
- Category: Appetizers, Vegetarian