Caramelized Shallots, Parmesan cheese, and fresh thyme combine to create these delicious puff pastry swirls.
Caramelized Shallot, Parmesan, and Thyme Puff Pastry Swirls
Serves: approximately 10 swirls
Preparation: 20 minutes • Bake: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- ¾ cup sliced shallots
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- ¾ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, and add shallots, stirring occasionally, until shallots are tender and caramelized, approximately 8 minutes. Let cool slightly, and chop finely. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine egg and water, whisking well. Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Brush with beaten egg mixture. Spread shallots evenly over puff pastry. Sprinkle evenly with cheese, black pepper, and thyme.
- Starting at short end, roll up puff pastry, encasing ingredients. Roll firmly and evenly, and end with seam side down. Using a serrated utility knife, cut into ½-inch slices. Place slices 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining egg mixture.
- Bake until golden brown, approximately 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Make-Ahead Tip: Caramelized Shallot, Parmesan, and Thyme Puff Pastry Swirls can be rolled up earlier in the day, wrapped in plastic wrap, and refrigerated until needed. Slice and bake as directed.
From TeaTime January/February 2014
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