These quick ham and cheese pastry bites are golden, flaky and irresistibly savory — the perfect snack, lunchbox treat or last-minute party appetizer. With just a few ingredients and puff pastry, they come together in minutes and disappear just as fast. If you enjoy pastry snacks, try this Chicken and Mushroom Puff Pastry Pie and these Mushroom and Cheese Puff Pastry Pies.
Ingredients
- 400 g (14 oz) puff pastry
- 200 g (7 oz) hard cheese, grated
- 150 g (5 oz) ham, thinly sliced
- 1 egg, for brushing
- Sesame seeds, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Roll the pastry thin and cut into equal squares.
- Grate the cheese and slice the ham. Make the cuts in the pastry as you like for a decorative edge.
- Place ham then cheese on each square, fold in half and press the edges together with a fork.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake in a preheated 170°C (335°F) oven for about 30 minutes.
Tips
- Press the edges firmly with a fork so the cheese stays inside while baking.
- Serve warm for the best melted-cheese pull, or pack cooled bites for lunchboxes.
- For more puff pastry ideas, see Allrecipes.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 238 kcal, protein 10 g, fat 1 g, carbs 4 g.