Savory Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid Joy for Your Table
This Savory Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid is a quick, gourmet dish that impresses with its flaky pastry and rich filling of mushrooms and Gruyère cheese.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Oven
- Rolling Pin
- parchment paper
- Sharp knife
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 cup Mushrooms Chopped, cremini or shiitake recommended
- 1 cup Gruyère Cheese Shredded, can substitute with gouda
- 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing
- to taste teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor enhancement
- to taste teaspoon Pepper Freshly cracked, optional cayenne for heat
For the Pastry
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thawed before use
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add 1 cup of chopped mushrooms and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Roll out 1 sheet of thawed puff pastry to a rectangle about 12x15 inches. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Make slits about 1 inch apart on both long sides of the puff pastry, starting about 3 inches from the top.
- In the center of the puff pastry, layer the sautéed mushrooms and 1 cup of shredded Gruyère cheese.
- Fold the pastry strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid effect. Seal the ends.
- Brush the top of the braid with melted butter or an egg wash.
- Bake in your preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until puffed up and golden brown.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Ensure even slits in the pastry for a uniform bake.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 5mg
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