Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Recipe
Description
These Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Bites stand out with sharp Dubliner cheese, tangy Cornichons, and a touch of Dijon for a bold, sophisticated flavor. Perfect for both casual gatherings and elegant affairs, they offer effortless gourmet appeal.
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Ingredients
- 1 (17.3-ounce) package puff pastry, thawed
- 7 slices Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese Slices
- 4 ounces ham steak, chopped (about ¾ cup)
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 ounces cornichons (packed ⅓ cup)
- 1 egg, beaten with splash of water
- ¾ teaspoon Caraway seeds
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350ºF (177ºC) with rack set in middle position. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 2 ¼✕ 1¾ -inch rectangles (20 pieces each).
- Cut each slice of Dubliner cheese into 1¾ ✕ 1-inch rectangles (6 pieces per slice).
- In a food processor, pulse ham, cornichons and Dijon together until finely minced.
- To assemble, place 1 piece of cheese in the center of half of the puff pastry pieces. Top each piece with 1 ½ teaspoons ham mixture and press flat. Place a second piece of cheese over top. Brush edges of puff pastry around filling with egg wash. Place remaining puff pastry pieces over top of filling and press down to adhere. Use a fork to crimp edges.
- Brush tops of tarts with egg wash and sprinkle with caraway seeds. Cut two small vent holes in top of each pastry.
- Bake puff pastry bites until puffed and golden brown, 20–25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly then serve.
Notes
These are best enjoyed the same day they are baked, so I do not recommend baking them more than a few hours ahead of time. However, you can assemble them ahead of time. Assemble them up through step 12 and wait to brush them with an egg wash before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
When ready to bake, arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with egg wash and bake as directed.
When ready to bake, arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with egg wash and bake as directed.
Nutrition
Serving: 2puffsCalories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5.5gSodium: 295mgSugar: 0.5g
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