Ingredients

  • For the mushroom layer
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, diced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • pinch of ground thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Marsala
  • 2 ounces softened cream cheese
  • For the leek layer and assembly
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup diced leek ( white and light green only )
  • 2 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 2 ounces Chevre

Method

  • Saute the diced mushrooms and garlic in the butter until the mixture becomes almost dry.
  • Add the salt, pepper, thyme and Marsala and saute for about a minute more. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
  • When cooled, process the mushrooms in a mini processor until almost pureed.
  • Stir the cream cheese into the mushroom mixture, combining thoroughly.
  • Saute the diced leek in the butter until very soft. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Once cooled stir in the cream cheese and Chevre.
  • Line a ramekin or souffle dish that's about 6 inches in diameter and 2 inches high with a sheet of plastic wrap, making sure that the bottom and sides are covered, and leaving enough wrap to cover the top of the dish.
  • Fill the bottom of the dish with the leek mixture, spreading smoothly.
  • Top with the mushroom mixture and bring up the plastic wrap to cover.
  • Refrigerate at least 6 hours. To serve, invert and unmold on to a plate.