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Crispy Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry

Crispy Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry for Effortless Party Snacking

Delight in Crispy Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry, a simple yet gourmet appetizer perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry Stacks
  • 1 package high-quality butter-based frozen puff pastry for flakiness
  • 8 slices Black Forest or Virginia ham thinly sliced
  • 8 slices cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or Gruyère) adds creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard optional for flavor
  • 1 large egg for egg wash
  • flour for dusting, as needed

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • pastry brush
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crispy Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry into a rectangular shape about 1/8-inch thick, dusting with flour.
  3. Layer the rolled-out puff pastry on a baking tray with ham and cheese, optionally adding mustard.
  4. Place a second sheet of puff pastry on top, crimp the edges, and seal.
  5. Whisk an egg for the egg wash and brush it over the top of the pastry stacks.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Watch closely in the final minutes.
  7. Cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares or rectangles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These appetizers can be customized with various cheeses and ham. Make ahead of time and refrigerate for 24 hours before baking.

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