Savory Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid
If you’re in search of an impressive yet simple dish, look no further than the Savory Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid. This delightful recipe showcases flaky puff pastry wrapped around a creamy filling of sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and rich Gruyère cheese. Perfect for any occasion—from casual dinners to festive gatherings—this vegetarian-friendly dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 10 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until soft—about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until browned and moisture evaporates—around 8 minutes.
- Season with thyme, salt, pepper, and optional vinegar. Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan until combined; fold in Gruyère.
- Mix in one beaten egg once cooled slightly.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface; make diagonal cuts along both sides for braiding.
- Spread filling down the center; braid the strips over the filling. Transfer to the baking tray and brush with remaining egg.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the braid (125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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