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Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid

Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid You Can't Resist

This Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid is a delightful appetizer that combines sautéed mushrooms and melty Gruyère cheese, all wrapped in flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: French
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 12 ounces Cremini Mushrooms can swap with shiitake or button mushrooms
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion or red onion for sharper taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for richness
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or butter as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme reduce if using dried thyme
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • optional splash Dry White Wine can use vegetable broth instead
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese can switch to ricotta or goat cheese
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese can use Swiss or Fontina
For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry store-bought or homemade
  • 1 Egg for egg wash
For the Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Parsley optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté a diced yellow onion for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 12 ounces of chopped cremini mushrooms, sauté for about 8 minutes until browned.
  4. Reduce heat and mix in 4 ounces of cream cheese, ¼ cup of grated Parmesan, and optional Dijon mustard.
  5. Unroll one sheet of puff pastry on a floured surface, roll out slightly, and make 8 diagonal cuts along both sides.
  6. Spread the mushroom filling down the center of pastry, then fold edges over and braid the strips.
  7. Brush with egg wash made from 1 beaten egg and bake for 20-22 minutes until golden.
  8. Let cool for 10 minutes, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with various cheeses and greens. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.

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