Puff Pastry Candle with Gruyère & Cheddar Fondue
A whimsical and delicious puff pastry candle filled with gooey Gruyere and cheddar fondue, perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
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- 1sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cupGruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 cupsharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cupheavy cream
- 1 tablespooncornstarch
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoonsmoked paprika
- 1egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually add shredded Gruyere and cheddar cheese, stirring until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut into long strips. Wrap strips around a cylindrical mold (like a candle holder) to form a candle shape, leaving the top open. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake the puff pastry for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before carefully removing the mold.
- Fill the puff pastry candle with the warm cheese fondue just before serving. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.