Mushroom and Cheese Puff Pastries

Ingredients

• 1 roll (≈250 g) Ready-made puff pastry (Thawed if frozen)
• 300 g Button mushrooms (Cleaned and sliced)
• 150 g Spreadable cheese (e.g., Kiri) (At room temperature)
• 100 g Grated mozzarella (Can be replaced with grated Gruyère)
• 2 c. à soupe Olive oil
• 1 petit Onion (Finely chopped)
• 1 gousse Garlic (Crushed)
• ½ tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Black pepper
• A pinch Espelette pepper (Optional, for heat)
• 1 Egg yolk (For glazing)
• 2 drops White vinegar
• 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (Chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients

   Slice the mushrooms, finely chop the onion and crush the garlic clove. Place the spreadable cheese in a bowl and let it soften.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté the mushrooms

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sweat for 2 min. Add the mushrooms, season with salt, pepper and add the Espelette pepper. Cook 8‑10 min, stirring, until all the mushroom liquid has evaporated.

   Time: PT10M

3. Prepare the cheese mixture

   Stir the grated mozzarella into the spreadable cheese, mixing until a homogeneous consistency is reached.

   Time: PT3M

4. Cut the puff pastry

   On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry. Cut squares of about 8 cm on a side. Reserve the trimmings for later use or discard.

   Time: PT5M

5. Assemble the pastries

   On each square, spread a thin layer of the cheese mixture, then place a tablespoon of sautéed mushrooms. Lightly sprinkle extra mozzarella if desired.

   Time: PT5M

6. Egg wash

   Beat the egg yolk with the two drops of vinegar. Brush the top of each pastry with the mixture using a brush.

   Time: PT2M

7. Bake

   Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C for 30 minutes, or until they are nicely golden and flaky.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 180°C

8. Rest and serve

   Remove the sheet from the oven, let the pastries rest for 5‑10 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

   Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

260

Protein

10 g

Carbohydrates

28 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g