Perfectly Flaky Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry
A delightful savory treat with a flaky, buttery exterior and a warm, cheesy, savory filling. Perfect for cozy evenings or elegant appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 100g sliced ham
- 100g shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs (like thyme or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into squares or rectangles, approximately 10cm (4 inches) in size.
- Add a slice of ham and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese onto each square.
- Fold the pastry over to enclose the filling and seal the edges.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Season with salt and pepper, then bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
These pastries can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking. Bake from frozen, adjusting the time as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: puff pastry, ham and cheese, appetizer, savory snack, easy recipe