The plated dessert is a visual feast- a single slice positioned against the rest of the tart, creating an intriguing 'yin and yang' effect. You see a dark, glossy tart with a layer of caramel hues, hinting at the mushroom-infused filling beneath. The dessert is garnished with finely grated orange zest and a delicate arrangement of thinly sliced oyster mushrooms on top that add an element of surprise. A sprig of mint alongside completes this Instagram masterpiece.

Oyster Mushroom & Orange Infused Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart

Name: Oyster Mushroom & Orange Infused Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: Oyster Mushroom, 50g finely sliced; Spanish oranges, 2 zested and juiced; Dark chocolate, 200g chopped; Heavy cream, 150ml; Unsalted butter, 50g; Granulated sugar, 50g; Egg yolks, 2; Ready-made tart shell, 1 small

Category Dessert

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Spanish

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: December 01, 2023

Our key ingredient for this delightful dessert is the oyster mushroom. It may seem unusual to incorporate mushrooms into a dessert, but this choice adds an earthy flavor that blends well with the sweet elements. Those majestic mushrooms are coupled with zesty Spanish oranges and rich dark chocolate, invoking the essence of Spanish cuisine.

Ingredients (for 2)

Oyster mushroom - 50g - finely sliced
Spanish oranges - 2 - zested and juiced
Dark chocolate - 200g - chopped
Heavy cream - 150ml
Unsalted butter - 50g
Granulated sugar - 50g
Egg yolks - 2
Ready-made tart shell - 1 - small

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍊🥄🍫

Zest and juice the oranges, and chop the chocolate.
Step 2 - 🍄🍳🔥

Sauté the oyster mushrooms in butter until they release their juices.
Step 3 - 🍄🍬🥄

Add 30g of granulated sugar and keep stirring until the mushrooms turn caramel brown.
Step 4 - 🍊💦🔥

Pour orange juice into the pan. Let it simmer till the liquid reduces by half.
Step 5 - 🥛🥄🌬️

Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
Step 6 - 🍫💧🔥

Set up a bain-marie (double boiler) and melt the dark chocolate in it.
Step 7 - 🍫🍄🥚🥛

Stir in the mushroom mixture, remaining sugar, egg yolks, and whipped cream into the melted chocolate until smooth.
Step 8 - 🥛🍫🥧

Pour the chocolate mixture into the tart shell and refrigerate until set, preferably overnight.
Step 9 - 🍊🍄🎉

Garnish with leftover orange zest and fresh oyster mushrooms. Enjoy your tart!

Additional

This dark chocolate tart takes on an earthy note with the oyster mushrooms, an unusual but delicious inclusion. It's a dessert that brings the essence of Spanish winter onto your plate. For a vegan version, you can replace heavy cream with a coconut cream and use an egg substitute.