Description
A delicious and flaky puff pastry braid filled with savory mushrooms and Gruyère cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets of frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 8 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chopped mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they release their moisture and become golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each sheet of puff pastry into a rectangle, about 12×10 inches.
- Place one sheet on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon the mushroom mixture down the center of the pastry, leaving about 2 inches on each side.
- Sprinkle the shredded Gruyère cheese over the mushroom filling.
- Using a sharp knife, make diagonal cuts along the sides of the pastry, about 1 inch apart.
- Fold the strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid effect.
- Brush the top of the braid with the beaten egg to give it a golden color when baked.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a splash of white wine to the mushroom mixture while cooking.
- You can also substitute the Gruyère cheese with cheddar or mozzarella for a different taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Savory Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid