A simple pastry dough envelops
this delectable duo, pairing the earthy flavors of mushrooms
with the subtle nutty flavor of California Walnuts.
California Walnut
and Wild Mushroom Hand Pies
Pastry:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/4 cup cold cream cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon whipping cream
Filling:
1/2 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons dried porcini mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, minced
2 cups combination of shiitake, oyster and chanterelle mushrooms,
roughly chopped
1 cup California Walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup fresh coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
- In food processor, pulse flour and salt.
Add butter and cream cheese; pulse just until dough forms pea-sized
pieces. Drizzle cream evenly over dough and pulse until it begins
to clump. Remove dough from processor; pat into round (add 1
additional tablespoon cream if dough does not hold together)
and refrigerate in plastic wrap at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.
- In small bowl, pour boiling water over
porcini mushrooms and let sit 10 minutes.
- In sauté pan over medium to high
heat, melt butter. Add shallots; cook, stirring occasionally,
5 minutes or until tender, but not browned. Add mushrooms (not
porcini) and walnuts to pan; cooking 5 minutes or until tender.
Add porcini mushrooms with water and white wine; cook 7 minutes
or until liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat; let cool.
Stir in Parmesan. Can be covered and refrigerated up to 2 days.
- On lightly floured surface, roll dough
to 1/4-inch thickness. Using 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut
24 circles. Add one heaping tablespoon mushroom mixture to center
of 12 circles. Brush edges of pastry with egg; place remaining
rounds on top and crimp edges with fork. Slit tops with knife.
Arrange 2-inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush
tops with egg. Bake in center of 350°F (175°C) oven 20
to 25 minutes or until pastry is golden. Serve warm.
Makes 12 servings.
Recipe and photograph provided courtesy
California Walnuts.
