Croute
A croute is a type of French pastry that is typically made from puff pastry. It is generally rectangular or round in shape and is often used as a base for various savory or sweet toppings. Croutes can be either baked or fried, and they are often served as appetizers or side dishes.
The word “croute” is derived from the Old French word for “crust.” Early croute recipes were simply pieces of bread that were fried or baked and then topped with various ingredients. Over time, the recipes evolved to include puff pastry as the base, which made the croutes lighter and more delicate.
Today, there are endless possibilities for croute toppings. Popular savory toppings include cheese, ham, and eggs. Sweet toppings such as fruit or chocolate are also commonly used. Croutes can be served either hot or cold, and they can be made ahead of time, which makes them ideal for entertaining.
Jump to: Ingredient Breakdown Insights
Recipes
Shortcut Choucroute
- baguette
- black pepper
- salt
- pork shoulder roast
- smoked sausage
- caraway seed
- too sweet riesling
- sauerkraut
- green cabbage
- onion
- bay leaf
Brie & Mushrooms en Croute
- cranberry
- salt
- all purpose flour
- butter
- rosemary
- olive oil
- egg
- puff pastry
- red wine
- mushroom
- onion
- thyme
- garlic
- brie wheel
Chimichurri Chicken en Croute
- egg
- puff pastry
- pepper
- salt
- chimichurri sauce
- butter
- cream cheese
- chicken breast
Seafood Choucroute
- lemon juice
- salt
- leeks white
- gueuze
- tarragon
- granny smith apple
- smoked trout
- sauerkraut
- mussel
- white potato
- bacon
- trout
- garlic
- scallop
Baked Brie En Croute With Apples and Walnuts
- vanilla extract
- wheel brie cheese
- egg
- puff pastry
- granny smith apple
- walnut
- dark brown sugar
- butter
- brandy
- cinnamon
Chicken and Bacon Choucroute with Potato Salad
- CHOUCROUTE
- salt
- white wine
- olive oil
- juniper berry
- thyme
- sauerkraut
- sausage
- chicken thigh
- garlic
- bacon
- POTATO SALAD
- salt
- honey
- olive oil
- white wine vinegar
- tarragon
- hot sauce
- shallot
- dijon mustard
- yukon gold potato
Boeuf en Croute
- parsley
- salt
- olive oil
- mushroom
- water
- bay leaf
- egg
- thyme
- beef tenderloin
- madeira
- crème fraîche
- shallot
- puff pastry
- butter
Alsatian Choucroute
- dijon mustard
- smoked bacon
- garlic
- onion
- juniper berry
- chicken stock
- thyme
- reisling wine
- duck
- bay leaf
- bauernwurst smoked pork sausage
- weisswurst
- sauerkraut
- red bliss potato
- ham shank
- smoked pork chop
- weiner
Blanquette Ris d'Agneau en Croute
- clarified butter
- parsley
- hot sauce
- paprika
- lamb sweetbread
- egg white
- sandwich bread loaf
- lemon
- champignon
- onion
- veal stock
- butter
- cream
- all purpose flour
- bay leaf
- egg yolk
- pepper
- salt
Brie en Croute
- water
- pepperidge farm® entertaining quartet distinctive cracker
- egg
- brie cheese round
- pepperidge farm ® puff pastry sheet
- parsley
- almond
Mini Brie en Croute
- water
- egg
- puff pastry
- round brie cheese
Chicken Marsala en Croute
- all purpose flour
- egg
- water
- puff pastry
- portobello mushroom
- salt
- beef broth
- pepper
- shallot
- marsala wine
- butter
- garlic
- chicken breast
- thyme
Pomme en Croute
- orange zest
- orange wedge
- calvado
- lemon juice
- gran classico amaro
- orange curaçao
- ice
- sugar
White bream en croute with leeks, olives and capers
- olive oil
- pickled caper
- rosemary
- salt
- taggiasca olife
- thyme
- butter
- egg yolk
- white bream
- bread dough
- leek
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- butter 25%
- egg 25%
- puff pastry 25%
Rarey Ingredients
- butter 25%
- egg 25%
- puff pastry 25%