Puff pastries with ham and two types of cheese
4 servings
30 minutes
Ham and two cheese puff pastries combine tender dough, savory ham, and aromatic cheeses for a rich flavor and the cozy warmth of homemade baking. This recipe comes from Russian cuisine, where puff pastry is traditionally used to create appetizing snacks. Provencal herbs add a hint of Mediterranean aromas, while pumpkin flour makes the texture even lighter. The golden crust, melting cheese inside, and rich ham flavor make these pastries an ideal choice for a cozy family dinner or festive table. Served warm, they pair wonderfully with fresh vegetables or a light sauce, revealing all the nuances of their rich taste.
1
Prepare the ingredients.
2
Cut the ham into small cubes.
- Ham: 300 g
3
Slice both types of cheese.
- Cheese: 200 g
4
Spread the pumpkin flour by hand over the surface.
- Pumpkin (seed) flour: 30 g
5
Place the sheet of dough on the flour.
- Pumpkin (seed) flour: 30 g
6
Roll out the dough.
7
Cut the dough in half.
8
Place ham on half of the cut dough.
- Ham: 300 g
9
Place cheese on top of the ham.
- Cheese: 200 g
10
Sprinkle a pinch of Provencal herbs on top.
- Herbes de Provence: to taste
11
Fold the dough with filling into envelopes, pinching the edges with your fingers.
12
Crack the egg into a bowl.
- Chicken egg (large): 1 piece
13
Mix the yolk with the white.
14
Grease the envelopes with egg mixture.
- Chicken egg (large): 1 piece
15
Send the pastries to the oven preheated to 180 degrees for 20 minutes.
16
Serve warm.
