A flaky puffy pastry topped with garlic cheese spread and savory sauteed mushroom, this easy homemade tart will quickly become a family favorite!

Ingredients:

• 1 puff pastry dough, defrosted but kept in the refridgerator
• 1/2 cup cheese, room temperature – whatever type you have
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 3 cups mushrooms, stems removed and sliced approximately 1/4-inch thick
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 egg for egg wash
• Sesame seeds or Nigelle
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 190C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
2. In a bowl, mix together cheese, olive oil, garlic, and thyme – set aside
3. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and sauté mushrooms and shallot, seasoning with salt and pepper, until the mushrooms release their liquid and it evaporates (about 5 minutes). Transfer to a plate to cool slightly
4. Roll out the puff pastry and place it on the baking sheet. Score a 1-inch border around the edges, pricking the inside area with a fork
5. Spread the cheese mixture over the pastry and top with the mushroom mixture. Brush the edges with a whisked egg mixed, and spread some sesame/nigella seeds
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and puffed
7. Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing
8. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs if desired