Description
A stunning braided puff pastry filled with a rich mixture of sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and melted Gruyère cheese — elegant, flaky, and perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion, finely sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
300 g mixed mushrooms (button, cremini, or shiitake), sliced
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
1/4 cup white wine (optional)
1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Add onions and sauté until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Add mushrooms and thyme, season with salt and pepper, and cook until mushrooms release their liquid and it evaporates.
6. If using, deglaze with white wine and cook until absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
7. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle.
8. Spoon the mushroom mixture down the center, leaving space on both sides.
9. Sprinkle with grated Gruyère.
10. Cut slits on both sides of the pastry (about 1 inch apart) and fold strips alternately over the filling to create a braid.
11. Brush the top with beaten egg.
12. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
13. Cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with a light green salad or a bowl of soup for a complete meal.
You can add a few slices of ham or prosciutto for extra richness.
Great as an appetizer or vegetarian main dish.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tresse feuilletée, mushroom gruyère pastry, puff pastry braid, savory bake, French appetizer