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Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry with Flaky Gruyere Layers

This Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry features golden-brown, shattered-glass layers of dough filled with savory deli ham and melted Gruyere. Finished with fresh thyme and sea salt, it's the ultimate elevated handheld savory snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 pastries
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Lunch
Cuisine: French-Inspired
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry Ingredients
  • 1 package (17.3 oz / 490g) Frozen Puff Pastry Thawed but cold
  • 1/2 lb (225g) Thinly Sliced Deli Ham Light pink color
  • 1.5 cups (150g) Gruyere Cheese Shredded or thinly sliced
  • 1 large (50g) Egg For egg wash
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Water To thin the egg wash
  • 1 tsp (6g) Coarse Sea Salt For texture and flavor
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) Cracked Black Pepper Freshly cracked
  • 1 tbsp (2g) Fresh Thyme Leaves Removed from stems

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed Baking Sheet Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Pastry Brush For egg wash application
  • 1 Chef's Knife For clean pastry cuts

Method
 

Prep and Cut
  1. Thaw puff pastry in the fridge. Roll out on a floured surface to 1/8 inch (3mm) thickness.
  2. Cut the dough into 4-inch (10cm) squares using a sharp knife to ensure clean, flaky edges.
Assembly
  1. Place ham and Gruyere in the center of half the squares, leaving a border for sealing.
  2. Brush edges with egg wash, top with a second square, and press gently to seal.
Bake
  1. Brush the tops with egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh thyme.
  2. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18-22 minutes until puffed, glossy, and golden-brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 16gFat: 26gFiber: 1g

Notes

Ensure the pastry stays cold before hitting the oven to guarantee maximum flaky lift.
Avoid letting egg wash drip down the cut sides as it hinders the rising of the layers.
Keyword Gruyere recipe,Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry,puff pastry squares,savory pastry

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