Puff Pastry Baked Gruyere with Fig Jam & Rosemary

This puff pastry baked gruyere is an easy, cheesy appetizer you can make in 30 minutes!

Nutty gruyère cheese pairs beautifully with fig jam and baked in puff pastry to golden perfection.

Garnish with honey and rosemary and dig right in to the most delightful holiday appetizer!

If you love my baked brie appetizer, you have to try this puff pastry baked brie with fig jam. It’s easy to make, festive and oh so droolworthy with all that cheesy goodness.

It’s the perfect appetizer to make when you need something simple to serve at a holiday get-together such as Christmas Eve because it takes just minutes to prep.

Why you’ll love this puff pastry appetizer

• You only need 6 simple ingredients to make this delicious, savory appetizer.
• It bakes in only 30 minutes!
• Use store-bought puff pastry to make this recipe a breeze!
• It’s easy to customize to your taste preferences by using a different flavour of jam.

Ingredients needed to make this baked gruyère cheese

Puff pastry: use one sheet of defrosted puff pastry as the base for this recipe

Gruyère cheese: nutty, delicious gruyere cheese that is cut into cubes will work best for the cheesy filling

​Fig jam:  with its sweet and sometimes tart flavour, fig jam pairs well with the melted, cheesy gruyere.

Egg: a beaten egg used as an ‘egg wash’ and brushed over the pastry before baking gives the puff pastry a lovely golden colour

Fresh rosemary: fresh minced rosemary adds the perfect savory flavour to this recipe; alternatively you could use fresh thyme if you prefer.

Honey: a drizzle of a couple teaspoons honey finishes this appetizer perfectly

How to make this puff pastry gruyere cheese appetizer

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425F.

Step 2: Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper. Lay the defrosted puff pastry sheet on the parchment paper. Make a pile of the cheese cubes in the centre of the puff pastry sheet. Dollop the fig jam within / on top of the cheese cubes.

Step 3: Wrap the gruyere with the puff pastry by folding the corners over the cheese, working around in a circle to make a closed cheese package.

Step 4: Brush all over with the whisked egg (egg wash) and then bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is a deep golden brown.

Step 5: Allow to cool 5 minutes before using the parchment paper to help move the gruyere to a serving platter. Serve with crostini and crackers and enjoy!

Expert tips for making this puff pastry baked gruyere

• Make sure the gruyere cheese is cubed when making this recipe; do not use shredded gruyere cheese as the recipe will not work the way it’s intended.
• You can bake this appetizer on a large baking sheet and then move to a serving dish. Alternatively, you can bake in a smaller serving dish. Either way, make sure to use a sheet of parchment paper.
• Serve the baked gruyere cheese about 5 minutes after it’s out of the oven as it will be the most melted; the cheese will start to harden after about 15-20 minutes. Don’t fret, the baked gruyere cheese is still delicious as it cools.
• Make crostini to serve with this baked gruyere: Preheat your oven to 400°F and slice your baguette into 1-inch thick slices. Brush the baguette slices with olive oil on one hand and place on a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 10 minutes, making sure to flip the slices halfway through.

​Common questions

What if I can’t find gruyere cheese?
If you can’t find nutty gruyere cheese, Emmental cheese, Swiss Cheese or Fontina cheese will also work as they have similar tastes and textures. You could use a combination of cheeses in a pinch!

Is there another jam I can use instead of fig jam?
The nutty flavor of gruyere cheese goes well with apricot jam, cherry or apple jam.

Can I make this same recipe with brie cheese?
While this recipe hasn’t been tested with brie cheese, brie cheese baked in puff pastry is also a popular appetizer. From personal experiance, a 225-250g or 8oz wheel of brie can be used; layer the brie in the center of the puff pastry; spread the 1/3 cup of fig jam on top of the brie; then close the puff pastry as the intructions state above; bake for 20-25 minutes.

Storage

This appetizer recipe is best enjoyed on the day its made. However, if you have leftovers you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. Reheat at 200F on a parchment line baking sheet until warmed through.