Description
Baked Gruyère in Pastry with Rosemary and Garlic offers a luxurious French-inspired appetizer that melts hearts with its creamy cheese and aromatic herbs. Crisp golden pastry encases rich Gruyère, promising a gourmet experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Gruyère cheese, cubed
- 1 pound (454 grams) Fontina cheese, cubed
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 teaspoons honey (plus more for serving)
Binding and Topping:
- 1 egg, beaten
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even heat distribution.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Carefully unfold the puff pastry sheet on the prepared baking surface, smoothing out any creases.
- Position the Gruyère cheese in the center of the pastry, creating a rustic, slightly mounded presentation.
- Finely mince fresh rosemary leaves and crush garlic cloves into a fragrant, aromatic blend.
- Generously scatter the rosemary-garlic mixture over the cheese, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Delicately drizzle honey across the top, allowing it to cascade over the cheese and herbs.
- Gently fold the pastry corners toward the center, creating a loose, rustic envelope that leaves the cheese partially exposed.
- Whisk an egg until smooth and brush the exposed pastry edges with the egg wash, creating a golden, glossy finish.
- Sprinkle a light dusting of coarse sugar over the pastry for a subtle crunch and hint of sweetness.
- Carefully transfer the prepared pastry to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a deep golden-brown color and bubbling cheese.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to set slightly.
- Garnish with an additional drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately alongside crusty bread or crisp crackers, inviting guests to indulge in the warm, aromatic delicacy.
Notes
- Elevate your cheese game with this elegant yet simple pastry that transforms ordinary ingredients into a show-stopping appetizer.
- Gruyère melts luxuriously inside buttery puff pastry, creating a golden-brown parcel bursting with herbal and sweet undertones.
- Rosemary and garlic infuse the cheese with robust, aromatic flavors that dance across your palate with each delightful bite.
- Honey drizzle adds unexpected sweetness, balancing the sharp cheese and earthy herbs for a complex taste experience.
- Perfect for elegant dinner parties, weekend gatherings, or spontaneous culinary adventures that impress without complicated techniques.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg