Morels In Cream On Brioche (Morilles A La Creme)

Active time: 30 min

Start to finish: 1 hr

Ingredients:

        1 lb fresh morels, trimmed, washed well, and patted dry

        1 cup heavy cream                    

        3 tablespoons unsalted butter

        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

Method:

• Heat cream in a small saucepan until hot.
• 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.
• Arrange 5 toasts on each of 4 plates and spoon morels and sauce on top.
• Serve immediately.