Description
This savory mushroom and Gruyère puff pastry braid is flaky, golden, and packed with flavor. Sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and fresh thyme are folded into melty Gruyère cheese, then wrapped in buttery puff pastry and baked until beautifully crisp. It’s an elegant yet simple dish perfect for brunch, dinner parties, or holiday tables.
Ingredients
For the Filling
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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2 cups cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
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1½ cups grated Gruyère cheese
For the Pastry
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
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Flour, for dusting
Instructions
In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and butter. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and reduced. Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and mustard if using. Cook for 1 minute more, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread the mushroom mixture down the center third of the pastry. Sprinkle Gruyère cheese evenly on top.
Cut slits on both sides of the filling, about 1 inch apart, leaving the center intact. Fold the strips diagonally over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid pattern.
Brush the top with egg wash. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
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For a stronger flavor, add a splash of white wine or soy sauce when cooking the mushrooms.
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Swap Gruyère with Fontina, Comté, or sharp white cheddar if preferred.
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Serve warm or at room temperature—it’s just as delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Brunch, Main
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: European-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 48mg