Herby Cheesy Mushroom Swirl (Impression)

Flaky pastry bites packed with mushrooms, herbs and gooey Gruyere. Great for hanging out and sharing.

# Liste des ingrédients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 225g cream cheese, softened
02 - 225g mushrooms, finely chopped
03 - 2 tablespoons minced shallot
04 - 2 tablespoons salted butter
05 - 1 clove garlic, finely grated
06 - Mixed fresh herbs (like thyme, tarragon, oregano, dill) as desired
07 - 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
08 - Salt and ground black pepper to your liking

→ Pastry

09 - 1 pack (485g) frozen puff pastry, defrosted
10 - 120g Gruyere cheese, shredded finely

→ For Egg Wash

11 - 1 large egg whisked with 1 tablespoon of water

# Étapes de préparation:

01 - Set your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat, then put it aside.
02 - In a frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Toss in shallots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Go ahead and add garlic, letting it cook briefly for 1 minute.
03 - Pop the mushrooms and lemon juice into your pan. Keep cooking until the mushrooms become tender and any liquid they release evaporates, around 5-7 minutes. Mix in the fresh herbs, then remove from heat to cool down completely.
04 - Grab a bowl and mix the cream cheese with the cooled mushroom mixture. Add a bit of salt and pepper to suit your taste.
05 - Take the puff pastry and roll it out to about 25x30cm (10x12 inches). Spread the mushroom-cream cheese mix evenly on top. Sprinkle Gruyere cheese all over, then roll it up tightly from one of the long sides.
06 - Coat the roll with the egg wash using a pastry brush. Slice the roll into 2.5cm (1-inch) rounds with a sharp knife, pressing lightly on each slice to keep its shape. Lay them flat on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Place the pinwheels at least 7.5cm (3 inches) apart on the sheet. Bake them until golden and crispy, about 25-30 minutes. Check on them at the 25-minute mark, adding extra time if needed.
08 - After baking, let the pinwheels cool a little before eating. They’re best served while still warm.

# Informations complémentaires:

01 - You can prep these ahead and keep them in the fridge before baking.
02 - For easier handling, work with puff pastry that’s thawed but still chilled.