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Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid

Savor Every Bite of Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid

This Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid combines earthy mushrooms and rich Gruyère cheese for a delicious dish.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Vegetable oil can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Dairy-free butter for vegan option.
  • 1 medium Onion Shallots or leeks can be used.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh is preferred.
  • 8 ounces Cremini Mushrooms White button or shiitake mushrooms can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme Fresh is best, dried can be used.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Vegan cream cheese is a great alternative.
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast for dairy-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Omit if desired.
  • 1 cup Grated Gruyère Cheese Fontina or Swiss cheese can be replaced.
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg or apple sauce works for a vegan alternative.
For the Puff Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Ensure it's thawed before use.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp Knife
  • Pastry Brush

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a skillet, warm the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for about 5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking for approximately 8 minutes until mushrooms are browned.
  4. Sprinkle in thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Optionally add a splash of white wine and cook until absorbed.
  5. Lower the heat, mix in cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until smooth, then fold in Gruyère cheese.
  6. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then stir in a beaten egg to bind the filling.
  7. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness, and cut diagonal strips along the edges.
  8. Spoon the mushroom filling into the center third of the pastry, fold ends over, and braid the strips alternately.
  9. Transfer the braid to the baking tray and glaze the top with a beaten egg.
  10. Bake for 20-22 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  11. Let the braid rest for 10 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use a preheated baking tray for a crisper bottom and consider making the braid ahead of time.

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