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Morels in Cream on Brioche (Morilles à la Crème)

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Morels in Cream on Brioche (Morilles à la Crème)Romulo Yanes
Cooks' note:

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. Pour soaking liquid through a paper-towel–lined sieve into a bowl. Add 1/2 cup soaking liquid to cream when heating (dried morels absorb more liquid than fresh).

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound fresh morels, trimmed, washed well, and patted dry
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Freshly ground white pepper
5 thin slices brioche or challah bread, crusts discarded, each slice cut into 4 triangles and toasted

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat cream in a small saucepan until hot.

    Step 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. 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.

    Step 3

    Arrange 5 toasts on each of 4 plates and spoon morels and sauce on top. Serve immediately.

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