Savory puff pastry crown filled with herbed cheese, chives, and diced vegetables for elegant sharing.
# What you'll need:
→ Dough
01 - 17.6 oz ready-made puff pastry (2 sheets)
→ Filling
02 - 7 oz cream cheese
03 - 3.5 oz grated Gruyère cheese
04 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
05 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
06 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
07 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
08 - 1 small zucchini, finely diced
09 - 1 egg yolk
10 - 1 tbsp milk
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
# Method:
01 - Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, Gruyère, chives, parsley, garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, salt, and black pepper until evenly mixed.
03 - Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut each into six rectangles, totaling twelve pieces.
04 - Place a heaping tablespoon of the filling along the long edge of each rectangle, roll tightly, and pinch the seams to seal.
05 - Arrange the rolls seam-side down in a circle on the baking tray with slight overlap to create a crown shape.
06 - Whisk the egg yolk with milk and brush over the rolls for a golden finish.
07 - Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and puffed.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes before presenting to guests for sharing.
