Description
This herbed mushroom and Gruyère pastry plait combines golden, flaky puff pastry with a savory mushroom, herb, and cheese filling. It’s an elegant yet approachable dish perfect for brunch, a light main course, or an impressive appetizer.
Ingredients
- For the mushroom filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- For the pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (about 250 g)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional garnish:
- ¼ cup extra grated Gruyère cheese
- Fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add mushrooms and cook for 8–10 minutes until moisture has evaporated and mushrooms are golden.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the Gruyère cheese until evenly combined.
- Roll out puff pastry on the lined baking tray. Spoon mushroom mixture down the center lengthwise, leaving room on both sides.
- Cut diagonal strips along both sides of the pastry. Fold strips over the filling alternately to create a plait.
- Brush with beaten egg and bake for 25–30 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Optionally, sprinkle with extra Gruyère and fresh thyme. Rest a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure mushrooms are cooked thoroughly to prevent soggy pastry.
- You can prepare the mushroom filling ahead and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- Swap Gruyère with Emmental, Comté, or another nutty melting cheese.
- For extra richness, add a tablespoon of cream cheese to the filling.
- To make smaller portions, divide the pastry and filling into mini plaits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 of plait)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
