Description
A quick and delicious recipe for a savory mushroom and Gruyere cheese puff pastry braid that can be made in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook until mushrooms are tender.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut slits on the sides.
- Place the mushroom mixture in the center and top with shredded Gruyere cheese.
- Braid the pastry by folding the slits over the filling alternately.
- Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the cheese is rennet-free.
- Feel free to add herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: 35-Minute Mushroom Gruyere Puff Pastry Braid, quick puff pastry recipe, savory pastry