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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!
Could Brie cheese work in place of gruyere?
Hey Kendal,
You bet, here is the brie recipe:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/pastry-wrapped-cranberry-baked-brie/
I hope this helps, please let me know if you give the recipe a try! xT
This looks delicious but I do want to mention a typo. In the first part of your directions, you typed “and wrap the brie up”. This cheese is not brie. 😁
Ahh thanks so much for letting me know Dianna!! I hope you love the recipe! xT
EASY to prepare and an ABSOLUTE party pleaser! I’m on repeat! Holiday Party Night #2
Hey Allison,
Happy Wednesday!!❄️ So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it and sharing your feedback! xT
I made this for a holiday get together, it was the first and only thing that was completely finished! It’s not only beautiful but completely delicious as well! I did need to bake it in the oven a bit longer than instructed which I’m wondering might have to do with using a pie tin. Regardless it was wonderful and I will be bringing it to my in-laws on Christmas Eve!
Hey Laura,
Happy Holidays!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it turned out well for you!🎁🎅
This is fantastic! Made it for a birthday party last night and it was a huge hit. I used Trader Joe’s hot honey at the last minute to give it a little zing. It was delicious! I saved the remaining pastry with cheese remnants clinging to it. I’m totally reheating it. No shame here! Lol!
Hey Linda,
Happy Monday!❄️🎄 I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! xT
So excited to make this recipe! Question – how far in advance (multiple days?) can I prep this recipe? Thanks so much!
Hey Tiffany,
I would say no more than 2 days:) Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope it’s a hit! xx
Sounds so yummy. Could Gouda work with this or is it a little too smoky? Thank you!
Hey Lauren,
Sure, gouda would be yummy! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
I made this for Thanksgiving, & everyone loved it!! Including my 14 & 11 year old nephews, who are the pickiest eaters on the planet. They loved it & asked me to make it for Christmas! Dipping it in honey puts it over the top, in a good way. Huge bonus it’s easy to make! Thank you Tegan for this amazing recipe!!
Hey Ashley,
Happy Friday!!❄️🧑🎄 I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xx
So easy and absolutely delicious. Made it in a cast iron for ease of serving. Thanks again for all your amazingly tasty recipes. You’ve reinspired my cooking.
Hey Gretchen,
Happy Monday!!☃️ I truly appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, so glad it was enjoyed! xT
Hi! Any idea if this can be made in an air fryer?
Hey Callayna,
So sorry, I’ve not tested this! Please let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
Delicious and so easy to make!!
Hey Michelle,
Happy Monday!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xT
Hi,
Does the puff pastry need to be thawed?
Hi Taylor,
Yes, you will want to thaw the puff pastry:) Happy Thanksgiving! xx
Could you use cranberry sauce in place of garlic/rosemary/honey?
Hi Marissa,
Sure, that should work well for you! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! Happy Thanksgiving! xx
Can you make this in advance and then reheat? Or should this come right out of the oven for serving?
Hey Alannah,
I would not recommend reheating this, but you can have it prepped and ready to pop in the oven when you want to serve. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
Can the puff pastry be braided for this recipe?? I love the presentation of braided pastry!
Hey Patty,
I would probably use additional puff pastry to make a braid if that’s something you want to do! I hope this recipe turns out well for you, please let me know if you give it a try! xT