Description
A golden, flaky Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid filled with earthy sautéed mushrooms, onions, garlic, thyme, and nutty melted Gruyère—an easy yet elegant dish perfect for brunch, dinner, or entertaining.
Ingredients
2 cups (300 g) mushrooms, finely diced
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
1 tbsp (14 g) butter
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 g) dried thyme
1/2 tsp (2–3 g) sea salt
1/4 tsp (1–2 g) black pepper
1 sheet puff pastry (10–12 in / 25–30 cm), thawed
3/4 cup (75 g) shredded Gruyère cheese
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Fresh thyme (optional)
Extra Gruyère (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add onions and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Add mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook 6–8 minutes until the mushrooms release moisture and become golden.
5. Let the mixture cool slightly before assembling.
6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
7. Place puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
8. Spread the mushroom mixture down the center third of the pastry.
9. Sprinkle Gruyère cheese over the filling.
10. Cut diagonal strips on each side of the pastry.
11. Fold the strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid.
12. Brush the braid with egg wash.
13. Bake 18–22 minutes or until golden and puffed.
14. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Be sure the mushroom mixture is fully cooked and cooled to avoid soggy pastry.
Swap Gruyère with Swiss, Gouda, or Comté for different flavor profiles.
Add spinach, caramelized onions, or roasted peppers for variation.
Reheat leftovers in the oven for the crispiest texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European, French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg