Croustillant de Fromage

Croustillant de Fromage is a delightful French dish featuring crispy layers of cheese enveloped in a golden pastry, perfect for a satisfying vegetarian lunch. Served with a fresh salad, it offers a comforting yet refined culinary experience.

Ingredients

• Puff pastry - 200 grams
• Goat cheese - 100 grams
• Gruyère cheese - 50 grams, grated
• Fresh thyme - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Egg - 1, beaten
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Mixed salad greens - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Balsamic vinegar - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 3 mm thick and cut into two rectangles.
3. In a bowl, mix the goat cheese, grated Gruyère, chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over one side of each pastry rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Fold the pastry over to create a pocket, sealing the edges with a fork or by crimping them with your fingers.
6. Brush the tops of the pastry pockets with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
7. Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and puffed.
8. While the pastries are baking, prepare the salad by tossing the mixed greens and halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
9. Once the pastries are golden brown, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
10. Serve the Croustillant de Fromage with the fresh salad on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of protein from the cheeses.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, which can support heart health.

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