Savory Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid

Golden, flaky, and deeply comforting — this savory puff pastry braid is filled with buttery mushrooms and nutty Gruyère cheese, then baked until crisp and irresistible. It’s elegant enough for entertaining, yet simple enough for a cozy weekend bake.

Yield

4–6 servings

Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
1 small shallot or ½ small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add mushrooms and cook until softened and lightly golden, about 6–8 minutes.
Stir in shallot, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook 1–2 minutes more until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Roll puff pastry out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
Lightly score the center third of the pastry lengthwise (do not cut through). On both sides, cut diagonal strips about 1 inch wide.
Spoon mushroom mixture down the center section. Sprinkle Gruyère evenly over the mushrooms.
Fold pastry strips alternately over the filling to form a braid.
Brush the top with beaten egg.
Bake for 22–28 minutes, until deeply golden and puffed.
Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Kitchen Tips

• Let the mushroom mixture cool before assembling to keep the pastry flaky.
• Gruyère can be swapped with Swiss or fontina if needed.
• For extra richness, add a tablespoon of cream cheese to the mushroom filling.
• Best served warm, but leftovers reheat beautifully in the oven.

Nutritional Information (approx. per serving)

Calories 320, Protein 9g, Fat 22g, Carbs 22g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 2g, Sodium 420mg

🥐 Cozy, savory, and bakery-worthy — this mushroom & Gruyère puff pastry braid is comfort food with a touch of elegance.