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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.
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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
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!
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
My daughter made this for Christmas Day and it was great! The Puff Pastry was beautiful, but we did have to put in the microwave for just a few seconds to get the cheese completely melty. Lots of oohs and awes over this! It was great with the Spicy Sweet Holiday Storm Cocktail.
Hey Nancy,
Happy Wednesday!!🎇 I am delighted to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you making it! xx
Delicious and easy! This is a perfect crowd pleaser !
Hey Beth,
Happy Wednesday!!🎇 I am delighted to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you making it! xx
Made this for our Christmas dinner party. Friends hovered over the dish. Eating with toast points and some with just a spoon. I was asked to make again for our next get together
Hey Kim,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and appreciate you giving it a try! xT
I made this for the holidays and it was a let down. I used a 50/50 mix of Gruyère and Fontina and it was super salty. Also, the cheese did not get melty much at all. The recipe itself was very easy to do, but I probably wouldn’t make it again with these cheeses.
Hi Angie,
Thanks for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, sorry to hear it was not enjoyed! xx
So delicious and simple to make, always a huge hit, plus it’s just a beautiful dish in presentation. Thank you for a great recipe!
Hey Susan,
Happy Holidays!!☃️ I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! xT
Made this for Christmas day appetizer as written (using apple smoked Gruyere because that is all I could find where I live). Sprinkled the top with red and green colored decorating sugar. Looked and tasted amazing! Was devoured in no time. Definitely company worthy!
Hey Tracy,
Happy Monday!❄️ I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xx
Was an absolute hit at Christmas Eve! Went so fast. Made the cranberry baked Brie last year and had a request to bring back this recipe and the Brie next year!
Hey Rebecca,
Love to hear this! Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback! Merry Christmas! xx
This is my second year making this – so fantastically delicious and easy to put together for a holiday! This flavor combination is really unbeatable…and wrapped in a pastry crust? Just make it.
Hey Lauren,
Happy Monday!❄️ I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xx
Ridiculously delicious and super easy!!! Presentation is gorgeous and the taste was sheer perfection! This will be a staple on my appetizer menu for sure!!!
Hey Susannah,
Awesome!! Thanks a lot for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback! So glad it was enjoyed! xx
I made this but substituted the fontina with truffle cheddar. It was a party hit with zero crumbs left over. Thank you!
Hey Angela,
Yum, sounds delish!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! xT
Just made this for Christmas Eve snack tray it is amazing! A hit with every one! Will make again ❤️
Hey Wendy,
Happy Monday!❄️ I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xx
I’ve never made anything like this before. It was incredibly delicious! It was the perfect Christmas Eve hors d’oeuvre and it was a huge hit.
Hey Leone,
Happy Monday!❄️ I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xx
Would love to make this….do you think thin slices of apples could be put inside with the cheese before baking??
Hey Joni,
Totally, that would be delicious! Let me know how this recipe turns out, I hope you love it! xT
Loveee! Made this last year for my family while visiting for Christmas and they requested it again this year 🙂 Thanks Tieghan!
Hey Nikkole,
Happy Friday!!☃️ I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it and your comment! xT
Hi! I’m so so so excited to make this recipe! It looks amazing! Wondering if you can cook it in a toaster oven instead of a regular oven?
Hey Avery,
Sure, that would probably be fine for you to do! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT