Flaky, golden croissants filled with ham and melted cheese, made the easy way with puff pastry — no laminating, no fuss, just a warm, bakery-style breakfast in about half an hour. They are perfect for busy mornings, lunchboxes, and lazy weekend brunches alike. If you love ham and cheese bakes, you will also enjoy our puff pastry swirls with ham and cheese.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lb) yeast-free puff pastry
- 200 g (7 oz) ham, sliced
- 150 g (5 oz) cheese, sliced
- 1 egg beaten with a splash of cream, for brushing
Instructions
- Roll out the pastry, layer the ham and cheese, cover with a second sheet and cut into triangles.
- Roll each triangle into a croissant shape and brush with the egg-cream mixture. Bake at 190-200°C (375-400°F) for 20 minutes.
Tips
- Keep the pastry cold until you roll it so it puffs up beautifully in the oven, and do not stretch the triangles too thin.
- For a richer finish, sprinkle a little extra grated cheese on top before baking — and for another quick morning bake, try our banana oat pancakes.
- These croissants reheat well in the oven for a few minutes; see Allrecipes for more puff pastry breakfast ideas.
Nutrition: per piece: 341 kcal, protein 10 g, fat 20.6 g, carbs 29.2 g