Irresistibly Easy Savory Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid
Savory Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid is a delightful vegetarian treat that combines the earthy flavors of mushrooms with the rich creaminess of Gruyère cheese, all wrapped in a flaky puff pastry.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Puff Pastry
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 medium Yellow Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 8 oz Cremini Mushrooms
- 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Broth
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Gruyère Cheese
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook until tender and moisture evaporates.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Gruyère cheese, Parmesan cheese, and the sautéed mushroom mixture.
- Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle and cut slits along the sides.
- Spoon filling into the center and braid the pastry by folding the sides alternately.
- Brush with egg wash or cream/milk, then bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg