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Savory pie with honey fungus

17/11/2023

The savory pie with honey fungus is a rustic and tasty dish, perfect for an autumn meal or as an appetizer. Let’s see how to prepare it.

Ingredients

  • 1 roll of puff pastry or shortcrust pastry
  • 300 g of honey fungus
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 200 ml of cooking cream
  • 100 g of grated cheese (parmesan or pecorino)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley to taste
  • Butter to grease the pan

Preparation

  1. Carefully clean the honey fungus, removing any dirt residuals and cutting off the harder part of the stem. Wash them quickly under running water and then dry them with a clean cloth.

  2. Finely chop a shallot and do the same with the garlic cloves.

  3. In a pan, heat two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and sauté the chopped shallot and garlic until transparent. Add the honey fungus and cook until golden. Season with salt and pepper to taste. At the end of cooking, add the chopped parsley and mix.

  4. Unroll the puff pastry or shortcrust pastry into a previously buttered pan. Prick the base with a fork to avoid puffing up during baking.

  5. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the cooking cream, add the grated cheese and mix until you get a smooth mixture. Adjust the salt and pepper.

  6. Spread the honey fungus on the surface of the pastry and then pour the mixture of eggs and cream over the mushrooms.

  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 30-40 minutes or until the surface is golden and the pastry is cooked.

  8. Once ready, let the savory pie rest for a few minutes before serving.

Trivia

Honey mushrooms, also known as “armillaria mellea”, often grow in groups on tree trunks and have a delicate and slightly sweet flavor. They are highly appreciated in Italian cuisine, especially in the northern regions where they are a common ingredient in many autumn recipes.

Savory pie with honey fungus