Easy Mini Mushroom Pies Recipe (With Filo Pastry) (2024)

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on Dec 27, 2017, Updated Dec 05, 2023

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If you’re looking for a take-along party appetizer recipe that’s easy, impressive, and makes A LOT, then this mini mushroom pie recipe is it! With just 5 ingredients in the simple mushroom filling, these will take just 30 minutes to prep, and they’re great for making ahead and freezing.

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Table of Contents

  • Why you’ll love mini mushroom pies
  • About the ingredients
  • How to make mini mushroom pies
  • Variations
  • Make ahead and freeze
  • Helen’s top tips
  • More Easy Party food
  • Easy Mini Mushroom Pies Recipe (With Filo Pastry) Recipe

Why you’ll love mini mushroom pies

  • Easy finger food. Fresh out of the oven, these are the perfect take-along party food! Also the recipe makes quite a lot (35 to 40 little phyllo triangles), so they’re perfect for a crowd.
  • Cute, classy and delicious. Despite the simple 5-ingredient filling, these pies are so savory and flavorful. Thanks to the garlic and herb cream cheese and a few other simple and tasty ingredients, this is one of those recipes that are easy to impress with.
  • but quick and easy. You’ll need just 30 minutes to make these, then around 20 minutes for baking until crisp. But shhh, don’t tell anyone how simple they were!
  • Make-ahead friendly. Assemble the mini savory pies ahead of time, then brush with oil and bake when you’re ready. You can even bake right from frozen.
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About the ingredients

Here are a few things you may need to know. For a full list of ingredients including exact amounts, please see the printable recipe below.

Mushrooms. You can honestly use any mushrooms at all to make these – whatever is a good price at the store, a medley of different mushrooms (e.g. cremini, portobello, oyster), or just regular white button mushrooms.

Green onions.Also known as salad onion, scallions, or spring onions.

Spinach. I usually use fresh, but it is possible to use frozen instead. Just defrost and squeeze out as much of the water as possible.

Cream cheese. Pick full fat for the best flavor. The key to the best flavor in the pies is to use a variety with added herbs and/or garlic.

Filo dough (filo pastry). You can use fresh or frozen (defrosted in the fridge overnight).

The filo pastry I use is about 16.5 inches long and 10.5 inches wide. I place it with the longest edge towards me and cut 5 strips out of it to make 5 miniature pies. It doesn’t matter if your pastry sheets are a different size. Just make sure each strip is 3-4 inches wide.

Olive oil. For brushing over the unbaked filo pastry and assembled pies. You’ll need around a tablespoon for each sheet of feta (5 pies). Feel free to use melted butter instead.

How to make mini mushroom pies

These mini mushroom phyllo triangles are super easy to make. You just need a food processor (paid link) to pulse your mushrooms into small pieces and, 10 minutes to cook them down. Add in a few more filling ingredients and mix well.

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Then assemble your little mushroom hand pies. Simply lay 2 sheets of filo pastry on top of each other, brushing with olive oil as you go.

Then cut into strips. Pile a little of the mushroom mixture in the middle of one end of the pastry, then fold the pastry over diagonally to make a small triangle. Keep folding the pastry over the filling diagonally until you reach the end of the strip.

Brush with olive oil again and bake!

It might take you a bit of time to assemble the first time, but the second time you’ll make them with your eyes closed!

Here are some images showing how I make them (here I made mini feta cheese pies but the process is exactly the same).

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Variations

I like to keep this mushroom pie recipe vegetarian. But once you’ve mastered the art of making filo pastry triangles (see video below!), you could fill them with so many different things.

Spinach and feta, butternut squash and bacon, leek and potato, cheddar and onion… you’re only limited by your imagination. Simply add an egg or some cream cheese to your chosen fillings and I can’t imagine your little triangles being anything but delicious!

Make ahead and freeze

The other great thing is that this recipe makes 35 to 40 little pies, and so they’re perfect for making ahead and freezing in batches.

Once assembled (don’t brush with olive oil at this point), freeze on a baking sheet until hard (at least 2 hours). Then put into a freezer bag or container and freeze for 2 to 3 months. You can cook straight from frozen – simply add a few minutes on to the cooking time. Remember to brush lightly with oil on top before baking.

You can cook them straight from frozen. Just add on 5 minutes or so to the regular cooking time.

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Helen’s top tips

As you are working,cover the unused filo dough sheets with a damp tea towel. This will prevent them from drying out, as they can lose moisture quickly.

Nice and crispy. If possible make the mushroom pies just before you’re about to leave for the party, then carry them in a big uncovered container. This is the best way to keep them nice and crispy. Don’t cover them while they’re still warm or you’ll end up with a bunch of soggy pastry!

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More Easy Party food

  • More pies: feta cheese and spinach parcels or mini Greek cheese pies
  • For your cheese board: halloumi fries and/or cranberry cheese balls
  • Dips: Greek spicy feta dip, easy tzatziki dip or fresh tomato salsa (don’t forget the homemade pita chips!)
  • Greek zucchini fries
  • Mini quiche lorraines (these are amazing and no pre-cooking of the pastry!)

Or check out all easy party food.

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Easy Mini Mushroom Pies Recipe (With Filo Pastry)

By: Helen Schofield

Looking for an easy party appetizer that's sure to be a crowd pleaser? These mini mushroom pies only contain 7 main ingredients, but are absolutely delicious. Also perfect for making ahead and freezng. Just cook from frozen and add 5 minutes to the cooking time.

Prep: 30 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 50 minutes mins

Servings: 35 to 40 triangles

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Ingredients

  • 14 ounces mushrooms, chopped very finely (pulse in a food processor)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil , for cooking (plus a few more tablespoons for brushing)
  • 4 spring onions, sliced finely
  • 0.5 bunches parsley, finely chopped
  • 7 ounces spinach, wilted in a dry pan, water squeezed out & chopped finely
  • 1.5 teaspoons Italian herbs
  • 5 ounces cream cheese, (I used garlic and herb flavoured)
  • 8 sheets filo pastry, (I used a 13 ounce / 375 gram pack)
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Pan fry the chopped mushrooms in the olive oil until cooked down and water evaporated (about 10 minutes).

    14 ounces mushrooms, 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Tip the mushrooms into a bowl, then add the onions, parsley, spinach, herbs and cream cheese. Finally, add plenty of salt and pepper, then combine well.

    4 spring onions, 0.5 bunches parsley, 7 ounces spinach, 1.5 teaspoons Italian herbs, 5 ounces cream cheese, salt and pepper

  • Lay a sheet of filo pastry out on a wooden board or work surface and brush all over with olive oil. Lay another sheet of pastry on top.

    8 sheets filo pastry

  • Cut into 5 strips across the width. Place about a teaspoon of mushroom mixture at one end of a strip and fold over to make a triangle (see video). Keep folding the triangle over onto itself until the strip of pastry has all been used up.

  • Repeat with the other four pastry strips, then repeat until all the mushroom mixture has been used up.

  • Place on baking sheets, brush all over with olive oil, then bake at 355F / 180C for 20 to 25 minutes until browned and crisp.

Video

Notes

Serve these immediately or within a few hours for maximum crisp. These don’t keep well (they start to lose their crisp after a few hours) but they freeze exceptionally well. Simply freeze unbaked for at least ½ an hour on baking sheets, then transfer to ziplock bags for another time. I like to write the baking instructions on the front of the bag to make things super easy! Add 5 to 7 minutes to the baking time when cooking from frozen. So cook for 25 to 30 minutes from frozen.

When you’re making your little filo triangles, make sure you cover the filo dough you aren’t using with a damp tea towel while you work. Otherwise it can dry out pretty quickly.

Please watch the video to see exactly how to fold your little filo triangles. It’s very easy, and anyway it doesn’t have to be perfect!

Please note that there may be a few more calories in each triangle than shown in the nutritional info below as the olive oil brushed onto the pastry isn’t included!

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 39mg, Potassium: 81mg, Vitamin A: 605IU, Vitamin C: 2.1mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 0.4mg

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FAQs

Can I use filo pastry instead of puff pastry? ›

Yes and no, and it depends—mostly on the recipe you are using. Substitute one for the other and your baked goods may bake up different than expected.

Do you use egg or butter for filo pastry? ›

To bind the filo sheet together, melted butter is commonly used, but flavourless oil can be a substitue, but remember to brush each sheet liberally with butter to make it easy to shape. Practice this technique using Alyn Williams' chicken christmas cracker or Paul Ainsworth's raspberry meringue pie.

What's the difference between phyllo dough and puff pastry? ›

Puff pastry is laminated, which means butter is folded into the dough multiple times to create alternating layers of butter and dough. This results in lots of thin layers and an airy texture. Phyllo, meanwhile, is a paper-thin dough that's made with oil instead of butter.

Can you substitute phyllo dough for pastry dough? ›

You can swap in puff pastry for phyllo dough in a pinch, and the other way around, but don't expect the same results. Here's the best way to use each of these flaky, versatile doughs. It's easy to love any recipe calling for phyllo or puff pastry.

How many layers of filo should I use? ›

Alternate the phyllo sheets to cover the entire pan, brushing each sheet of phyllo with butter as you go. This should take approximately 6 to 8 sheets of phyllo. Place the filling into the phyllo lined pan and fold the overhanging phyllo dough over the filling.

Do you have to cook filo pastry straight away? ›

You can use the filo pastry from the fridge straight away, but you need to thaw the frozen filo pastry first. To do this, leave it out on the kitchen counter until it's at room temperature and pliable.

Do you brush filo with butter or oil? ›

Filo pastry is basically an unleavened dough which can be used to wrap or top a filling. It has a satisfying bite, is made up of many. All layers should be brushed with butter before baking – a little trick that will make all the difference.

How long does it take to cook filo pastry? ›

Brush the top layer of filo pastry with the last of the melted butter. Lightly score the top of the pie with a sharp knife. Bake it in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the filo pastry crust is a deep golden-brown.

Why do you brush filo pastry with butter? ›

Filo Pastry contains virtually no fat but a light brushing of melted butter, ghee or oil imparts a sheen to the baked recipe and adds to the eating qualities.

Is Pepperidge Farm puff pastry the same as phyllo? ›

Phyllo dough and puff pastry are both thin pastry crusts, but bakers typically make puff pastry with butter or shortening and use oil to make phyllo dough.

Are crescent rolls puff pastry? ›

The crescent-shaped croissant is a flaky pastry with buttery layers whereas a puff pastry is a drier composition of dough. Both use similar ingredients and preparation work.

What is the difference between filo and phyllo? ›

What is Phyllo Pastry? Phyllo, Fillo, or Filo, which means "leaf" in Greek, is tissue paper-thin like sheets of dough made from flour, water and a bit of oil. However, Phyllo dough was not born in Greece rather in Istanbul during the Ottoman reign. The name "Phyllo" is Greek but the dough technique itself is Turkish.

Why is my filo pastry chewy? ›

A very common mistake is to leave it defrost at room temperature as this will make the outer layers gummy; when working with phyllo dough, it should be defrosted, but still cold.

What is the best brand of filo pastry? ›

Pampas is Australia's leading and trusted pastry brand for a good reason. Pampas Frozen Filo Pastry is a versatile and convenient way to whip up desserts and savoury dishes.

What is a good substitute for puff pastry? ›

Shortcrust pastry: This is a type of pastry made from flour, butter, and water that is usually used for sweet desserts but can also be used as a substitute for puff pastry in savory dishes like pot pies. Biscuit dough: You can use biscuit dough as a topping for pot pies to ad.

What is a substitute for puff pastry? ›

You can use store-bought or homemade biscuit dough and roll it out thin for recipes that call for puff pastry. Biscuit dough works well in pot pies or turnovers [2].

Can I use filo pastry instead of wonton wrappers? ›

You can substitute, but there is definitely a noticeable difference and I think you'll appreciate why a good traditional recipe calls for a specific type. Saveur has a nice reference chart. Also, keep in mind that although phyllo is very thin and tends to tear, in many cases a small amount of tearing is no problem.

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