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HAM AND CHEESE PUFF PASTRY

Ingredients:
2 Puff Pastry Sheets
3/4 pound ham, cut into small cubes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg and 1 tablespoon water egg wash

Directions:

  • Allow puff pastry defrost.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Roll out one puff pastry sheet onto a greased baking sheet.
  • Top the pastry with a layer of ham then sprinkle on a layer of cheese. Leaving about one inch along the edge of the pastry which will be pinched to seal the pastry.
  • Prepare and egg wash by mixing the egg and water together with a fork.
  • Brush the inside pastry edges with egg wash.
  • Put a second layer of pastry over top and press down lightly along edges with your fingers or a fork to form a seal.
  • Cut several slits slits into the top pastry sheet.
  • Brush the top with remaining egg wash.
  • Bake on the center rack for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool slightly and cut into 8 pieces.

Source: creampuffsinvenice.ca