A dessert illusion turned into a savory masterpiece featuring golden brioche, earthy mushrooms, and a fluffy parmesan cloud.
Author:Chef Samantha
Ingredients
Scale
4slices brioche, toasted and cubed
2 cupsmixed wild mushrooms, sliced
1shallot, finely chopped
2cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cupheavy cream
1/2 cupgrated parmesan cheese
2eggs, separated
1 tbspfresh thyme leaves
1 tbspolive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, sauté until translucent.
Add mushrooms and thyme, cook until mushrooms are tender and liquid evaporates. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Whisk egg yolks with heavy cream and half the parmesan. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into yolk mixture.
Layer toasted brioche cubes in a baking dish. Top with mushroom mixture, then pour over the parmesan cloud mixture. Sprinkle remaining parmesan on top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.