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Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid

Delicious Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid

This Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid is a stunning appetizer that delights with flaky layers and a creamy filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or vegetable oil if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or margarine as a non-dairy alternative
  • 1 medium Onion or shallots for a mild substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly minced recommended
  • 8 ounces Cremini Mushrooms or white button or shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme fresh or dried
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/2 cup White Wine optional
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese or Neufchâtel cheese as a lighter substitute
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard omit if not desired
  • 8 ounces Gruyère Cheese or Fontina or Swiss cheese
  • 1 Eggs or a flax egg as a vegan substitute
Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry keep it cold until use

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cremini mushrooms to the skillet, cooking for about 8 minutes until browned.
  4. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper. If using, add white wine and cook for about 3 minutes until mostly evaporated.
  5. Mix in cream cheese, Parmesan, and Dijon mustard on low heat until melted, then fold in Gruyère cheese.
  6. Allow the filling to cool for a few minutes and mix in one beaten egg to bind.
  7. Unroll chilled puff pastry on a floured surface and cut diagonal strips along the edges, leaving the center intact.
  8. Center the cooled filling over the middle section of the pastry, fold the edges over, and braid the diagonal strips across the filling.
  9. Brush the braided pastry with a beaten egg for a golden finish.
  10. Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden and flaky.
  11. Let the pastry cool on the tray for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best experience, allowing the delicious flavors to shine through.

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