Herbed Chèvre en Croûte with Salad Mesclun

Looking for an impressive first-course?  Simply wrap a herb-encrusted goat cheese log in puff pastry and serve with a lightly dressed mesclun salad.  So easy, yet so good.

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Cooking Directions

  • Heat the oven to 375°F.  Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork.
  • Stir the herbs and black pepper on a plate.  Coat the cheese with the herb mixture.
  • Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.  With the short side facing you, place the cheese on the bottom third of the pastry sheet to within 1 inch of the edge.  Starting at the short side, roll up like a jelly roll.  Place the filled pastry seam-side down onto a baking sheet.  Tuck the ends under to seal.  Brush the pastries with the egg wash.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.  Let the pastry cool on the baking sheet on a wire rack for 5 minutes.  Cut the pastry into 8 slices.
  • Beat the lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, olive oil and canola oil in a large bowl.  Add the salad mix and toss to coat.  Divide the salad mixture among 8 plates.  Top each with 1 slice cheese pastry.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh herbs(parsley and chives)
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 package (8 to 10 ounces) soft mild goat cheese (chevre)
  • 0.5 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets(1 sheet), thawed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 package (10 ounces) spring salad mix