- Why is the bottom soggy?
- Mushrooms release a lot of water. If you don't brown them until completely dry before filling, this water soaks into the dough.
- Can I swap the heavy cream?
- You can use plant-based cream, but fat content is important for carrying the flavors.
Creamy Mushroom & Tarragon Calzone
The magic of calzone lies in its mystery: a crispy, golden brown crust on the outside, hiding a creamy, aromatic meeting of mushrooms and cream on the inside. The earthy flavor of mushrooms and the anise-like, refreshing character of tarragon are a classic pairing that truly shines in this sealed 'dough envelope.' Since the steam doesn't escape, the flavors permeate the dish more intensely.
Ingredients
1
lb
Pizza Dough (leavened)
7
oz
Button Mushrooms
5
oz
Mozzarella Cheese (low moisture, shredded)
1/2
cup
Heavy Cream (cooking cream)
1
small
Red Onion
2
cloves
Garlic
1
tsp
Tarragon (dried or fresh)
2
oz
Parmesan Cheese
2
tsp
Olive Oil
1
tsp
Salt
0.5
tsp
Black Pepper
1
large
Egg (for egg wash)
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Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet
- Fork (for sealing)
- Skillet (for preparing mushrooms)
- Sharp knife
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Prep the mushrooms: slice them and finely chop the onion. In a skillet over high heat, sauté the mushrooms in oil until all their liquid evaporates and they brown nicely.
Tip: Only salt at the very end of browning! Salt draws out moisture; if you salt early, the mushrooms steam in their own juice instead of browning.
2
✓
Add the onion and crushed garlic, cook for a few more minutes. Pour in the cream, add tarragon, and simmer into a thick cream.
Tip: The filling must be thick, not runny. Let it cool completely before filling, or it will soak the dough.
3
✓
Divide pizza dough into 4 parts, roll into circles. Pile mushroom mixture on one side, top with both cheeses.
Tip: The cheese acts as a binder for the filling as it melts.
4
✓
Fold dough over, wet edges, and press firmly with a fork to seal. Brush top with egg.
Tip: Cut a tiny steam vent on top so it doesn't balloon too much.
5
✓
Bake in a preheated 425°F oven for 15-18 minutes until deep golden brown.
Tip: High heat cooks the crust rapidly so it stays crispy without drying out.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pizza Dough (leavened)
- 7 oz Button Mushrooms
- 5 oz Mozzarella Cheese (low moisture, shredded)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (cooking cream)
- 1 small Red Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Tarragon (dried or fresh)
- 2 oz Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 large Egg (for egg wash)