Description
Deliciously flaky pastries filled with savory ham and cheese, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 100g ham slices
- 100g cheese slices (Gruyère or cheddar preferred)
- 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Flour (for dusting the surface)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Lightly dust your work surface with flour. Roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth out any creases and slightly increase its size.
- Cut and Fill: Cut the puff pastry into even rectangles or triangles. Lay a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on one half of each pastry piece. Season with a little salt and pepper.
- Seal the Pastries: Fold the pastry over to cover the filling, forming a pocket. Press the edges with a fork to seal them securely.
- Egg Wash: Brush the top of each pastry with the beaten egg to achieve a golden-brown color when baked.
- Bake: Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Cheese Choices: Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavor profiles.
- Pastry Variations: You can add a layer of mustard or béchamel sauce for additional flavor.
- Storage: Store leftover pastries in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Customization: Add some sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the filling for extra texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg