Morels in Cream on Brioche (Morilles à la Crème)

Vegetarian
Health score
16%
Morels in Cream on Brioche (Morilles à la Crème)
45 min.
4
516kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with Morels in Cream on Brioche, a classic dish that beautifully showcases the delicate flavors of fresh morel mushrooms. This vegetarian treat is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy dinner at home, giving you the opportunity to impress your guests with your cooking skills. The creamy sauce envelops the tender morels in a luxurious embrace, making each bite a celebration of earthy, velvety goodness.

To elevate this dish, we serve the rich morels atop toasted brioche triangles, creating a perfect textural contrast that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. The combination of the buttery, crispy brioche and the luscious cream sauce makes for a decadent side dish that pairs wonderfully with a variety of main courses.

Not only is this recipe a feast for the senses, but it's also surprisingly quick to prepare, taking just 45 minutes to bring this gourmet creation to your table. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find pleasure in crafting this exquisite dish that highlights one of nature's most delightful ingredients—fresh morels. And if fresh ones are hard to come by, don't worry; a simple substitution with dried morels offers a satisfying alternative, ensuring that you can enjoy this creamy delight any time of the year.

Ingredients

  • slices egg bread loaf - crusts toasted cut into 4 triangles and thin
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • pound morel mushrooms fresh dry washed trimmed well
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • servings pepper white freshly ground

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Heat cream in a small saucepan until hot.
  2. Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté morels, stirring frequently, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in hot cream and reduce heat to low. Gently simmer, covered, stirring once, until morels are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper.
  4. Arrange 5 toasts on each of 4 plates and spoon morels and sauce on top.
  5. Serve immediately.
  6. You can substitute 1 ounce small dried morels (1 1/3 cups) for the fresh. Soak dried morels in 2 1/2 cups warm water until softened, 10 to 30 minutes. Lift from soaking liquid, then rinse well and pat dry with paper towels.
  7. Pour soaking liquid through a paper-towel–lined sieve into a bowl.
  8. Add 1/2 cup soaking liquid to cream when heating (dried morels absorb more liquid than fresh).

Nutrition Facts

Calories516kcal
Protein9.1%
Fat59.12%
Carbs31.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.75
Glycemic Load
1.87
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
24.472608729549%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:515.62kcal
25.78%
Fat:34.68g
53.35%
Saturated Fat:20.22g
126.38%
Carbohydrates:41.95g
13.98%
Net Carbohydrates:36.68g
13.34%
Sugar:3.61g
4.01%
Cholesterol:123.6mg
41.2%
Sodium:292.92mg
12.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.01g
24.03%
Iron:16.26mg
90.34%
Manganese:1.1mg
54.83%
Vitamin D:7.16µg
47.72%
Copper:0.85mg
42.26%
Vitamin B2:0.65mg
38.15%
Selenium:25.02µg
35.75%
Phosphorus:332.79mg
33.28%
Vitamin B3:5.92mg
29.62%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.4%
Vitamin A:1276.83IU
25.54%
Folate:86.09µg
21.52%
Fiber:5.27g
21.09%
Zinc:3.01mg
20.09%
Potassium:604.77mg
17.28%
Calcium:157.74mg
15.77%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.03%
Magnesium:40.72mg
10.18%
Vitamin B5:0.86mg
8.57%
Vitamin E:0.96mg
6.43%
Vitamin K:3.24µg
3.09%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.99%
Source:Epicurious