A delicious and festive appetizer featuring Gruyère cheese flavored with garlic, rosemary, and hot honey, wrapped in puff pastry and baked until golden. The dish combines flavors of apricot and toasted walnuts for a delightful holiday treat.
1: Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2: In a bowl, combine the Gruyère cheese cubes, garlic, and rosemary. Toss to combine and set aside.
3: Lay 1 sheet of puff pastry down on a surface that’s been sprinkled with flour.
4: Spoon the apricot preserves in a circle in the center of the pastry square.
5: Pour the seasoned cheese cubes into a pile on top of the preserves in the center of the pastry.
6: Drizzle with the hot honey.
7: Fold the four sides up around the Gruyère cheese cubes making sure that it is sealed well.
8: Brush the entire puff pastry with the egg wash.
9: Transfer to the baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before baking.
10: Bake for 25 minutes or until the pastry is completely golden.
11: Serve on a cheese board with fruit, crackers, or toasted baguette.
