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Baked Gruyère in Pastry with Rosemary and Garlic, the holiday appetizer…quick, easy, and most importantly – incredibly delicious. Store-bought puff pastry wrapped around melted gruyere cheese with honey, rosemary, and garlic. Then baked until the pastry is golden and the cheese caramelized and melty. A truly mouth-watering appetizer that’s perfect for holiday entertaining. It’s festive, easy to prepare, and a favorite with everyone.
Happy Christmas week! Crazy that Friday is Christmas Eve! Since this week is craziness for most everyone, I’m keeping all my recipes quick and easy. I’m sharing simple family recipes and a couple appetizers that really do steal the show.
Starting the with this baked gruyere, which honestly, rivals baked brie. I can’t believe just how delicious (and easy) this is.
Originally when I made this recipe a couple weeks ago, it looked a little different from the version I’m sharing today. When I first made this, it was one of those dark, snowy super cold days. I was also working on this towards the end of the day, so the light was really bad.
I photographed the cheese and it just wasn’t what I wanted…look wise or taste wise.
There wasn’t any pastry involved and the cheese was just too oily. And honestly, it was kind of boring. So I sat on the recipe not sure I’d return to it.
Then this week approached and I needed some quick appetizers to share. I re-thought the recipe a bit and well, here we are.
This is SO GOOD you guys. The pastry changed it all.
The quick details
Start with the cheese, I use a mix of mostly cubed gruyere cheese and then some fontina too. I highly recommend using the gruyere, but if one or the other is not available, either cheese is really great!
Now on to the pastry. Store-bought puff pastry is a must. I keep it in the freezer at all times, but especially around the holidays for quick appetizers.
Unwrap the pastry and pile the cubed cheese in the center. Top with a mix of rosemary and garlic, drizzle over a small amount of honey, and wrap the brie up.
If you’re on the fence about the honey, trust me it’s needed. The honey caramelizes on top of the cheese making every melty bite even more delicious. Creamy cheeses with just a touch of sweet is always good.
Last step, brush the pastry with a beaten egg and add a sprinkle of coarse sugar. This step isn’t needed, but it makes the pastry really sparkle. It’s fun for the holidays and adds a nice deliciousness too.
Throw the cheese in the oven, and done.
When the cheese comes out of the oven, the top of the pastry should be deeply golden brown with a few more burnt spots. The cheese should be bubbling and the kitchen smelling amazing.
Break the pastry open and serve warm with honey and black pepper, plus crackers for scooping.
SO DELICIOUS. It really is roll-your-eyes-back good. Promise, this will be the favorite appetizer of the night!
Looking for other easy holiday appetizer recipes?? Here are my favorites:
How to Make an Easy Holiday Cheese Board
Pull Apart Roasted Garlic Pizza Dip Sliders
Pull Apart Christmas Tree Garlic Bread.
Pastry Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie
Whipped Goat Cheese with Warm Candied Bacon and Dates.
Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread
Lastly, if you make this Baked Gruyère in Pastry with Rosemary and Garlic, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Baked Gruyère in Pastry with Rosemary and Garlic
Servings: 8
Calories Per Serving: 514 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 pound gruyere, fontina, or a mix, cubed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1-2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 teaspoons honey, plus more for serving
- 1 egg, beaten
- coarse sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425° F.2. Lay the puff pastry flat on a parchment-lined 10-12 inch baking dish/pie plate. Pile the cubes of cheese in the center of the pastry. Mix the rosemary and garlic together with your fingers, then sprinkle over the cheese. Drizzle with honey. Fold the corners of the pastry over the cheese. Brush the pastry with beaten egg and sprinkle lightly with sugar.3. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is deep golden brown and the cheese bubbly. 4. EAT and enjoy with extra honey, black pepper, and your favorite bread or crackers…or just with a spoon!
I made this tonight, using fontina and smoked gruyere. It was so yummy!!! I had to walk away from the dish ?
Hey Tashia,
Awesome! I love to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a go! Happy New Year!? xTieghan
This has great flavor but it was way too cheesy for me and my guests. We were only able to eat a little bit. Hate to waste it – trying to think of something to make it with to offset the cheesiness. Personally, I preferred the baked Brie and cranberries in pastry recipe, and that was a big hit with everyone for Thanksgiving.
Hi Heather,
Thanks for giving the recipe a try, sorry to hear it wasn’t enjoyed. xTieghan
I’m eating this as I write this. Soooo very good. I happened to have all the ingredients and was eager to use up my puff pastry. It’s really easy and super delish. Thank you, and Happy New Year!!
Hi Jennifer,
Awesome! I love to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a go! Happy New Year!? xTieghan
Hi! I accidentally bought Gouda because I couldn’t ready my writing! Would that work? Thanks for all the amazing recipes and Happy 2022! Cheers!
I only have Gouda here. Did you try it?
Hey Lindsey,
Sure, that will work! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Hi, can I substitute the cheese suggested for another more available one? I’m sure it needs a strong flavor … any suggestions? Thank you abd Happy 2022
Hey Susan,
Maybe give this recipe a try:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/pastry-wrapped-cranberry-baked-brie/
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
OMG, this was amazing! I am just sad that I served it as an appetizer because this could have been my whole dinner. Everyone loved it and couldn’t stop eating it (sadly). And while i seriously dislike sweets, the honey and putting sugar on the pastry was perfect!!!
Hey Doris,
Wonderful! I am thrilled to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a go! Happy New Year!? xTieghan
YUM! Made this for Christmas Eve and it was a huge hit. I followed the recipe exactly and wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you for the 5 star
recipe once again.
Hi Kimberly,
Wonderful! I am thrilled to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a go! Happy New Year!? xTieghan
I used half the cheese this called for and it was still a bit too much cheese. Also, is it just me or is Gruyère baking in the oven ultra stinky? Def not what you want your house to smell like for guests. Lol otherwise it was ok. The puff pastry with less of the cheese was my fav part. I’m sorry! I love you and your blog but this just wasn’t my fav.
Reading other comments and feel like I maybe used the wrong type of Gruyère?
What kind did you use?
Would it work with Brie instead of Gruyère?
Hey Mary,
Try this recipe:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/pastry-wrapped-cranberry-baked-brie/
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi Jen,
Sorry to hear this recipe was not enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try. xTieghan
So delicious and incredibly easy. Definitely a keeper!
Hi Jodi,
Fantastic! Love hearing that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try. xTieghan
I am celiac and used Shar brand gf puff pastry. It turned out great. I used truffle honey and added chunks of tasty Greek feta to the Gruyere and Fontina.
It was such a hit Christmas Eve I made
it again for Christmas since I barely got to taste the first one before it disappeared – same for the second. This will now be my go to. I used to make a fontina dip and a baked feta and truffle honey without pastry. Now I will just make this.
Hi Lissa,
Fantastic! Love hearing that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try. xTieghan
My enormous never-stops-talking Italian family shut up for a whole ten minutes when this was put on the table to stuff their faces ? Amazing! Will be making this again, thank you!
Hi Selena,
Fantastic! Love hearing that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try. xTieghan
This was amazing!! I made it for a Christmas Eve gathering and the family loved it!
Easy and quick to make, it is a new go to appetizer for me. I like the addition of the rosemary, garlic and honey. They compliment the cheese nicely.
Hi Dianne,
Awesome!! I am thrilled to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Happy Holidays!? xT
This was so delicious and easy to make. One of my new favorite appetizers. The whole family loved it! Thank you!
Hi Bethany,
Awesome!! I am thrilled to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Happy Holidays!? xT
This was the best appetizer! So easy too.
Hi Mary,
I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! Happy Holidays! xT
This was an awesome addition to our holiday feast. Loved by all. Total keeper ???
Hi Janet,
I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! Happy Holidays! xT
Made this 3 times in one week! Absolutely delicious. We devoured it within minutes! It’s my new go to appetizer.
Hey Julie,
Wonderful! I am thrilled to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a go! Happy New Year!? xTieghan