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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.
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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!
This post was originally published on December 20, 2021
So easy! So beautiful! Delicious! Thank you for another great recipe! Have a very happy holiday season and a merry Christmas.
Hey Dorothy,
Perfect! I’m so glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it!
Have a great week!
Just made this OMG! Delish!!! Your recipes never let me down!
I have quite a lot of your recipes that I use pretty regularly.
Thank you so much. ♥️
Cheryl
Hey Cheryl,
Thank you so much! I am so glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you! Thanks for the notes!
Have a great weekend!
This is definitely a favorite of mine. My family loves it. Decadent, delicious, quick and easy.
Hey Carolyn,
Happy Monday! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe and your comment, so glad it was enjoyed!
What happpens if it sits for a bit after coming out of the oven and people don’t eat it right away. Thinking of making it for a cocktail crowd that it takes them a. minute to indulge. Thanka you
Hey Marjorie,
It just won’t be as melty:) Let me know if you have any other questions! I hope you love this recipe!
Can’t wait to try this. Do you think adding hot honey would make it too hot fot those that can’t do spice? Considering a mix of hot a regular for a slight kick.
Hey Brenda,
I think that sounds like a great idea! I hope you love this recipe, let me know if you give it a try!
I am planning on making this for a pre holiday event – just wondering can you tell me what type of bread/crackers are shown in your picture? Or suggest what type of cracker to use. Thanks.
Hi Babs,
Those are called Raincoast Crisps, I get them at Whole Foods. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Oh my. This was the biggest win I’ve had in months! And SO EASY! I added fresh thyme, and that’s the only change I made. I took it to a family get-together and as soon as I took it out of the oven everybody in the house was converging on it all at once! Fabulous! I have made it 3 times since and it has been requested for two more events. Even the 9-year old wants it for her birthday party!
Several of us thought it needed a bit of salt, so I sprinkled that on. I think I might use some parmesan to add saltiness next time.
This one is going into my Best File! Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe!
Hey Laurel,
Thanks for the thoughtful feedback after trying this recipe, I’m happy to hear it was a win!
Happy Friday and have a great weekend!
I plan to make this recipe and will use hot honey as a drizzle since using the finishing sugar will add sweetness too.
I hope you love this recipe, Susan!
Deliciousness!!! The pictures show thyme AND rosemary…no thyme in the instructions…do you add to the cheese or sprinkle on top?
Thanks so much, Linda! Glad to hear this recipe was enjoyed, I appreciate you making it! I just sprinkle on top:)
Sounds delicious! Can I use maple syrup instead of the honey? I switched maple syrup instead of honey for one of your other appetizer recipes & it was perfect!
Hey Nancy,
Totally, that will also work nicely for you! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try!
Absolutely delicious! The honey is perfect! Easy to make!
Hi Mary Ann,
Happy Monday! I appreciate you trying this recipe and your feedback, love to hear it turned out well!
Have you tried thyme in place of rosemary?
Hey there! I haven’t in this recipe but I’m sure that would be yummy! xT
I actually made this. It stole the show for a dinner party. I would absolutely make it again. I added a little extra salt, sugar, and honey on the outside of the dough. I also used a combination of both cheeses and highly recommend mixing them. Overall I would give it six stars if I could. It was actually also very easy to make. You could make it ahead of time and quickly pop it in the oven for a party.
Thank you so much! So glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you, I appreciate you making it! Happy New Year! xx
Wanted to try a new recipe for our Christmas Day appetizer spread, and this was a hit with everyone! My husband requested that I make it again for our White Elephant party
Thanks so much, Rachael! So glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you, I appreciate you making it! Happy Holidays! xx
Do you actually eat the cheese with the puff pastry or just dip crackers in the cheese? Wondering how to serve it…with a knife to cut into the puff pastry and eat with the cheese?
Hey Mary,
Yes, you eat the puff pastry as well. I like to serve with a knife and small plates. I hope you love this recipe! Happy Holidays! xx