How do I unlock the Mushroom Pie recipe in Heartopia?

Unlock the Mushroom Pie recipe by reaching Cooking Level 5 and completing Massimo's quest 'A Savory Creation'. You can also purchase it from Massimo's shop for 500 gold.

Where can I find mushrooms in Heartopia?

Mushrooms spawn in the Forest area, especially near trees and in shaded spots. They respawn daily. You can also grow them in your garden using Mushroom Spores.

Is Mushroom Pie profitable in Heartopia?

Yes! Mushroom Pie sells for 280 gold with ingredient costs around 80-120 gold, giving a profit margin of 160-200 gold per pie. It's one of the best profit recipes.

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Heartopia Mushroom Pie Recipe

Name: Heartopia Mushroom Pie
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1 Mushroom Pie
Cuisine: Heartopia
Ingredients: 3x Mushroom (any type); 1x Flour; 1x Butter; 1x Salt

Updated: January 2026 Cooking Level 5 High Profit Recipe

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280g

Sell Price

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~100g

Ingredient Cost

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+180g

Profit

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2 min

Cook Time

Ingredients Needed

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Mushroom (Any Type)

Forest foraging, Blanc's Shop, or grow with Mushroom Spores

x3
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Flour

General Store - 15g each

x1
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Butter

General Store - 25g each, or make from Milk

x1
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Salt

General Store - 10g each

x1

How to Cook Mushroom Pie

1

Gather Mushrooms

Find 3 mushrooms in the forest (any type works). They spawn near trees and in shaded areas. Check daily as they respawn each morning.
2

Buy Cooking Supplies

Visit the General Store to purchase Flour (15g), Butter (25g), and Salt (10g). Stock up for multiple pies!
3

Go to Your Kitchen

Head to your home kitchen or visit Massimo's restaurant cooking station. Both work for crafting recipes.
4

Select the Recipe

Open the cooking menu, find "Mushroom Pie" under Main Dishes, and confirm you have all ingredients.
5

Cook & Collect

Start cooking! It takes about 2 in-game minutes. Collect your delicious Mushroom Pie when done.

Where to Find Mushrooms

Mushrooms are essential for this recipe. Here are the best locations to find them:

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Forest Area

Main spawn location. Check near tree bases and shaded spots. 5-8 spawn daily.

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Mountain Path

Rare mushrooms spawn here. Higher quality but fewer spawns.

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Your Garden

Plant Mushroom Spores to grow your own supply. Takes 3 days to mature.

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Blanc's Shop

Buy mushrooms for 20g each. Convenient but reduces profit margin.

Pro Tip: Mushroom Quality

Using higher quality mushrooms (Silver or Gold star) increases the sell price of your finished Mushroom Pie! A Gold-star pie can sell for up to 350g.

How to Unlock This Recipe

The Mushroom Pie recipe isn't available from the start. Here's how to unlock it:

Reach Cooking Level 5 - Cook simpler recipes to gain XP and level up
Complete Massimo's Quest - "A Savory Creation" quest grants the recipe as a reward
Purchase from Massimo - Available for 500g at high friendship levels

Fastest Unlock Method

Focus on cooking simple recipes like Fried Egg and Salad to quickly reach Level 5. Then complete Massimo's quest for the free recipe unlock!

Profit Analysis

Mushroom Pie is one of the best profit-margin recipes in Heartopia. Here's the breakdown:

Item	Cost	Notes
3x Mushroom	0g - 60g	Free if foraged, 20g each if bought
1x Flour	15g	General Store
1x Butter	25g	General Store (or make from Milk)
1x Salt	10g	General Store
Total Cost	50g - 110g
Sell Price	280g	Base price
Profit	+170g to +230g	Excellent ROI!

Maximize Profits

Forage your own mushrooms to reduce costs to just 50g per pie. That's a 230g profit on each Mushroom Pie - one of the highest in the game!

Best Uses for Mushroom Pie

NPC Gift - Massimo

Mushroom Pie is one of Massimo's LOVED gifts! Giving him this dish grants +3 friendship hearts. Perfect for building your relationship with the cooking mentor.

Other Uses

Selling: High profit margin makes it excellent for gold farming
Energy Recovery: Restores 45 energy when eaten
Quest Items: Required for several cooking-related quests
Festival Entry: Can be submitted in cooking competitions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use any type of mushroom for this recipe?

Yes! Common Mushrooms, Brown Mushrooms, and even rare Truffle can all be used. Using higher quality mushrooms increases the dish's sell price.

Why can't I find the Mushroom Pie recipe?

You need to reach Cooking Level 5 first. The recipe appears after completing Massimo's quest "A Savory Creation" or can be purchased from his shop for 500g.

Where do mushrooms spawn most often?

The Forest area has the most mushroom spawns. Check near large trees, in shaded areas, and around tree stumps. They respawn every morning.

Is it worth growing mushrooms instead of foraging?

Growing mushrooms with Mushroom Spores takes 3 days but guarantees a steady supply. It's worth it if you plan to cook multiple pies regularly.

What's the best recipe for making gold quickly?

Mushroom Pie is among the top 5 most profitable recipes due to free/cheap mushrooms and high sell price. Batch cook several for maximum gold gains!