Goat Cheese And Mushroom Tart - Mushroom Filling

Method

• To make the spread:
• Clean the mushrooms, remove stems and cut into quarters.
• Place the mushrooms and onions in a food processor and finely chop ~ I just chopped finely by hand.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
• Add the mushroom/onion mix, salt and thyme and saute for 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low and saute for 5 minutes longer or until most of the moisture has evaporated and the mixture is like a paste in texture.
• Spoon into a small bowl and let it stand until cool then add lemon juice, mayo and Worcestershire sauce and mix well.
• This filling may be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated until needed.
• For the tart:
• Preheat the oven to 450°. If using a refrigerated pie crust like I do, let pie crust stand at room temperature according to package directions.
• Unroll the pastry on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
• Spread the mushroom filling evenly to within 1 1/2 inches from the edge.
• Sprinkle with cheese and thyme.
• Fold in one edge of the pastry toward the center covering part of the filling.
• Work around the edge, pleating as you go.
• Bake for 10 minutes.
• Then reduce heat to 350° and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.
• Remove from oven and cool pan on wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.