Ham and cheese puff pastries for an appetizer
What type of puff pastry should I use to get crispy pastries that hold their shape well?
Ingredients · Servings 4 people
- 1 unit puff pastry
- 100g Saint-Morêt
- 4 slices of cooked ham
Method · 10 min
- Roll out the puff pastry. Spread with cheese and place the hams on top to cover the entire pastry.
- Roll out the dough and place it in the freezer for 15 minutes to make it easier to cut. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Remove the dough from the freezer and slice it into pieces about 1 to 2 cm thick. Place them on parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Enjoy warm or cold!
Choose a puff pastry made with all-butter, which is firmer and bakes more evenly. A thick pastry that is thoroughly chilled before baking will result in a crisper, more defined flaky texture and prevent shrinkage.
Can the puff pastries be prepared in advance and baked just before serving as an appetizer?
Yes, you can prepare them a few hours in advance, shape them, and then store them in the refrigerator on a covered baking sheet. Bake them at the last minute: the very cold dough rises better and stays crispier.
