Swedish Recipe: Chanterelle Mushroom Pie with ( Västerbottenost )

We enjoy making this lovely pie (tart) often in the fall time. Here in Sweden we pick our own Chanterelle mushrooms from the forest. you can use any type of mushrooms or cheese you can get your hands on, västerbottenost is a common cheese in Sweden. You could use a good Irish blue cheese or cheddar.

Makes enough for 6-8 portions

For the pastry:

125g butter, cold and cut into pieces

225g plain flour

1 tbsp water

For the filling:

200g of chanterelle mushrooms (or any mushrooms you can find)

150g grated Västerbottensost (or Gruyere Cheese)

3 eggs

200 ml double cream

A pinch sea salt and black pepper

Preheat the oven to 225°C/425°F/Gas 7.

Method

Using your finger tips combine the flour and butter in a bowl until you are left with rough bread crumbs. Add in the water and bring the dough together. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 10 minutes.

While the pastry rests, place a large frying pan over a medium high heat and add in a knob of butter. Fry the mushrooms until any moisture has disappeared and they are tender and have a nice colour. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool.

Roll out the pastry until about 1/2cm thickness and use it to line a pie dish with a removable base. Prick the base with a fork and place in the oven for about 10 minutes until light and golden.

While the pastry blind bakes, mix together the eggs and cream, whisking to combine. Stir in the cheese and season with sea salt and black pepper.

Place the cooked mushrooms on the base of the pastry and then pour the cheese mixture over and bake for about 20 min or until the pie filling is set.

Allow to cool and serve in generous slices.