Wild Mushroom Tort

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Total: 55 min
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 30 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 3 ounces porcini mushrooms, reconstituted
  2. 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  3. 5 ounces oyster mushrooms, sliced
  4. 1/4 cup shallots, peeled and chopped
  5. 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) margarine
  6. 2 tablespoons brandy
  7. 2 tablespoons mixed herbs of your choice
  8. 1/3 cup heavy cream
  9. 1 large egg
  10. 2 large egg yolks
  11. 1 recipe Homemade Pie Crust
  12. 2/3 cup grated Swiss cheese
  13. 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  14. Dash of salt
  15. 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  16. 1/2 cup icecold water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a skillet, saute the mushrooms and shallots in the margarine. Add the brandy and herbs and cook about 4 minutes. In a bowl, combine the cream, egg and egg yolks. Fill the pie crust with the cheese, place the mushrooms and shallots on top, and pour the cream and egg mixture over all. Bake for about 30 minutes, longer if necessary.
  2. Place the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the shortening and cut with a pastry blender, or use your hands. Add the water, a tablespoon at a time, kneading until the dough is smooth. Roll out the dough to fit a 9inch pie pan.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 670
Total Fat 46 g
Saturated Fat 16 g
Carbohydrates 50 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 12 g
Cholesterol 124 mg
Sodium 283 mg

 

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