Baked Cheese in Pastry

Health score
5%
Baked Cheese in Pastry
175 min.
6
369kcal

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Looking for a delightful and unique side dish to impress your guests? Look no further than this Baked Cheese in Pastry recipe! This scrumptious dish offers a perfect blend of flavors, combining the rich taste of cheese with the sweetness of apricot jam and the freshness of rosemary. With a golden-brown crust achieved through the use of puff pastry, this baked cheese is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visually stunning addition to your table.

Prep time is minimal, making this recipe perfect for those busy weeknights or when you need to prepare a special dish in a short amount of time. In just 175 minutes, you can enjoy a delicious, homemade treat that serves six. Each serving contains 369 calories, providing a satisfying and well-balanced side dish for any meal.

To create this culinary masterpiece, you'll need just a handful of ingredients, including a 170-gram package of Du Village Lady Laurier d'Arthabaska cheese, apricot jam, fresh apricots, rosemary, a sheet of frozen commercial puff pastry, and an egg yolk. With the help of a few simple tools like a bowl, oven, knife, and baking pan, you'll be on your way to a memorable dining experience.

So why not give Baked Cheese in Pastry a try? Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to add a new twist to your weeknight meals, this recipe is sure to please. Serve it alongside hazelnut bread for a truly indulgent treat that your friends and family will love.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons apricot preserves 
  • tablespoons apricots fresh chopped
  • 170 gram cheese 
  •  egg yolk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon rosemary leaves fresh chopped
  • sheet puff pastry frozen
  • tablespoon water cold

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Place the cheese in the freezer for 1 hour. With a sharp knife, remove the top rind and place the cheese in the refrigerator.
  2. In a bowl, combine the jam, apricots and rosemary. Set aside.
  3. Roll out the dough into a 22 cm (9 in.) square.
  4. Place the whole cheese in the middle of the square, rindless side up. Spoon the apricot mixture over the top of the cheese.
  5. Beat the egg yolk with the cold water and brush the edges of the dough with the mixture. Bring two opposite corners of the dough up over the cheese and seal together well. Repeat with the other corners. Turn the cheese over and place on a parchment-lined plate (sealed edges down). Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  6. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. (400 degrees F.).
  7. Turn the cheese over (sealed edges up) and transfer to a 15 cm (6 in) round baking dish.
  8. Brush with the egg yolk mixture.
  9. Bake in the middle of the oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the crust is nicely browned.
  10. Remove from oven and let rest 30 minutes before serving with the hazelnut bread.

Nutrition Facts

Calories369kcal
Protein10.97%
Fat63.1%
Carbs25.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.78
Glycemic Load
10.34
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.0091304468072%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:368.76kcal
18.44%
Fat:26.02g
40.03%
Saturated Fat:9.67g
60.41%
Carbohydrates:24.06g
8.02%
Net Carbohydrates:23.32g
8.48%
Sugar:3.76g
4.18%
Cholesterol:60.73mg
20.24%
Sodium:291.26mg
12.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.18g
20.35%
Selenium:19.72µg
28.17%
Calcium:210.35mg
21.03%
Phosphorus:167.31mg
16.73%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.28%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.83%
Folate:42.7µg
10.67%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.51%
Zinc:1.34mg
8.93%
Vitamin B3:1.75mg
8.75%
Vitamin A:436.41IU
8.73%
Vitamin K:7.44µg
7.08%
Iron:1.23mg
6.81%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
5.98%
Magnesium:15.13mg
3.78%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.75%
Copper:0.07mg
3.46%
Fiber:0.73g
2.93%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.21%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.2%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.13%
Potassium:67.95mg
1.94%
Vitamin C:1.08mg
1.31%
Source:Allrecipes