Golden pastry crown filled with herbed cheese, bell pepper, zucchini, and fresh herbs.
# What you need:
→ Dough
01 - 17.6 oz (500 g) ready-made puff pastry (2 sheets)
→ Filling
02 - 7 oz (200 g) cream cheese
03 - 3.5 oz (100 g) 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 (for brushing)
10 - 1 tbsp milk
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Gruyère, chives, parsley, garlic, red bell pepper, zucchini, salt, and black pepper until evenly mixed.
03 - Roll out the pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 6 rectangles, totaling 12 rectangles.
04 - Place a heaping tablespoon of the filling along one long edge of each rectangle. Roll tightly, sealing seams by pinching firmly.
05 - Arrange the rolls seam-side down on the baking tray, overlapping slightly to form a circular crown shape.
06 - Mix egg yolk with milk and brush the mixture evenly over the rolls to ensure a golden finish.
07 - Bake the rolls for 25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
08 - Allow the crown to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Present for guests to pull apart and enjoy.