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A stack of golden flaky Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry towers featuring melty Swiss cheese and poppy seeds.
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Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Towers with Melty Swiss and Poppy Seeds

These Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry towers feature golden, flaky layers of buttery dough, savory thin-sliced ham, and oozing Swiss cheese. Finished with a glossy egg wash, poppy seeds, and parsley, they are the ultimate architectural appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 towers
Course: Appetizer, Brunch
Cuisine: French-American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry approx. 17.3 oz / 490g, thawed
  • 8 oz Thin-sliced Ham 225g, savory variety
  • 6 oz Swiss Cheese 170g, sliced or shredded
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp Water 15ml, for egg wash
  • 1 tsp Poppy Seeds 3g
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Parsley Flakes 1g
  • 2 tbsp All-purpose Flour 16g, for dusting

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Large rimmed sheet
  • 1 Parchment Paper To prevent sticking
  • 1 Pastry Brush For egg wash
  • 1 Chef's Knife Sharp blade for clean cuts

Method
 

Preparation and Cutting
  1. Thaw puff pastry in the fridge. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a floured surface, cut each sheet into 12 equal rectangles using a sharp knife for clean edges.
Assembly
  1. Place 12 rectangles on the sheet. Layer ham and Swiss cheese, ensuring cheese will 'ooze' out the sides during baking.
  2. Place the remaining 12 rectangles on top to create towers. Press center lightly but avoid the edges.
Finishing and Baking
  1. Whisk egg and water. Brush onto tops and sprinkle with poppy seeds and dried parsley flakes.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden-brown, flaky, and cheese is bubbly. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalProtein: 11gFat: 18gFiber: 1g

Notes

Always use a sharp knife to ensure the pastry rises high.
Keep the dough cold until the moment it goes into the oven.
Keyword Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry,Puff Pastry Towers,savory pastry

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