A fresh twist on a classic French appetizer, Laura Chenel chèvre en croûte brings elegance to every gathering. Light, tangy goat cheese is enhanced with dried cranberries and then wrapped in a rich pastry crust, creating an irresistible contrast of flaky crunch and creamy, fruit-infused filling. It’s everything you love about cheese baked in pastry, with the distinctive brightness of chèvre.
Par-baked for effortless entertaining, this savory centerpiece needs only a final bake before serving warm. Pair with fresh fruit, your favorite preserves, and charcuterie for an inviting appetizer spread, or serve alongside a seasonal green salad for a simple yet satisfying meal. From holiday celebrations to cozy evenings at home, it delivers gourmet flavor with minimal preparation. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream for a decadent dessert.
Laura Chenel is a pioneer of American artisan goat cheese, known for bringing French cheesemaking traditions to California’s Sonoma County in 1979. Her namesake creamery continues that legacy today, combining French-inspired techniques with fresh goat milk sourced from local family farms and modern production facilities.
- Fresh, pasteurized goat milk
- Each brie en croûte is 8.2 oz.
- Par-baked for easy entertaining
- Just bake and serve
- LEED Gold-certified creamery reflects an emphasis on reducing the environmental impact of production.
- Contains egg, milk, soy, wheat
- Suitable for vegetarians
- Ships frozen, store frozen or refrigerated
Cooking & Preparation: Remove product from box and place on baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 22-26 minutes until internal temperature is 165°F.
Pairing Suggestions: Pair with fresh fruit, jam, or charcuterie. Makes a uniquely delicious and decadent dessert served warm with a scoop of ice cream.
Storage: Store at 34-45 ºF for up to 21 days. When ready to serve, bake according to instructions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts: Servings per container 4, serving Size (58g) Calories 220 Total Fat 14g (18%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 240mg (10%) Total Carbohydrate 19g (7%) Dietary Fiber 1g (0%) Total Sugars 5g Includes 4g Added Sugars (4%) Protein 6g Vitamin D 0mg Calcium 27mg (2%) Iron 0mg Potassium 64mg (2%)
Ingredients: Cranberry goat cheese (goat cheese (cultured pasteurized goat milk, salt, microbial enzymes), dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar, rice flour), powdered sugar (sugar, cornstarch), cranberry juice concentrate, cinnamon), wheat flour, butter (cream, natural flavor), water, sugar, salt, white vinegar, milk, soybean oil, egg yolks, ascorbic acid (antioxidant).
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