Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry with Apples
This Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry with Apples is a tasty combination of cooked ham, melted cheese, sweet/sour apples, and juicy tomatoes. It’s hearty and filling and is perfect for a late dinner or even as a side dish. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or just plain. It’s good either way!
The original recipe for this puff pastry dish comes from my second mama (MIL). The original was a bit more complicated, but I’ve adjusted this to make it easy while still retaining the awesome combination of flavors. I hope you give it a try.
Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Recipe (Step by Step)
Start by preheating your oven to 390° F (200° C).
Prepare Ingredients
Chop the cooked ham and peel, core and chop the apples into small pieces.
Finely chop the tomato. You can also chop into bigger pieces if you like, but I find that it spreads better when all ingredients are smaller.
Grate the cheese using a box grater and combine everything together in a bowl.
Preparing Puff Pastry Dough
Roll out the puff pastry dough and fold it lengthwise in half. Transfer to a baking sheet and fold the half back. Transfer the filling onto the puff pastry sheet and distribute evenly leaving about an inch of space at the edges.
Gently fold over the open half of the sheet over the filling lining up the edges. Note that the filling is pretty bulky and you will need to massage it to make the dough fold over and line up with the edges.
Use a fork to pinch the edges of the puff pastry together all around.
In a small bowl, beat an egg together to make an egg wash. Using a pastry brush, spread the egg wash evenly on the pastry. (This step is optional, but really gives the pastry a nice golden brown color).
Bake the Puff Pastry for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream or as is. Just be careful not to eat it all up, although it’s tempting:)
How do you use frozen puff pastry?
Thaw your puff pastry in the fridge over night. Make sure it is fully thawed before using. If your puff pastry is not individually wrapped and is part of a bigger package, make sure to keep it well-covered, otherwise it will dry out and will crumble.
Can I make this Ham and Cheese Puff pastry ahead of time?
You can prepare the ingredients for the puff pastry and have it ready ahead of time. Put together right before baking. CAUTION: It is best to cut the tomato and add to the other ingredients right before baking as it gives off too much juice and doesn’t stand well.
How to Store this puff pastry
Store any left over puff pastry covered in the fridge. It can be re-heated on a skillet on low heat or in the microwave.
Tips for working with Puff Pastry
- Keep the puff pastry cold. Only take it out of the fridge when all your other ingredients are prepared. Warm puff pastry becomes very sticky and hard to work with.
- If using frozen, make sure the puff pastry is completely thawed before using. Make the pastry is well-covered when thawing.
- If the pastry becomes too sticky while preparing this, put it in the fridge for 5-10 minutes.
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Ham and Chese Puff Pastry with Apples
Ingredients
- 1 Sheet Puff Pastry (size: about 9½ x 15½ in.)
- 1 Apple, medium/large
- 1 Tomato, medium/large
- 7 oz (200g) Ham
- 7 oz (200g) Cheese (I used Gouda)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C).
- For the filling, chop the cooked ham, peel and chop the apples, chop the tomatoes, and grate the cheese. Transfer everything to a medium sized bowl and mix well together. Set aside.
- Roll out the puff pastry dough and fold it lengthwise in half. Transfer to a baking sheet and fold one half back.
- Transfer the filling onto the pastry dough and distribute evenly across one half of the sheet making sure to leave about an inch of space on the sides.
- Fold the second half of the dough over the first, line up with the bottom half and use a fork to pinch the edges shut.
- In a small bowl, beat an egg together to make an egg wash. Using a pastry brush, spread the egg wash evenly on the pastry.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream or as is.
Looking for more Puff Pastry dough recipes: Check out my Puff Pastry Plum Tart with Marzipan for a delicious dessert recipe.
Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry with Apple
This delicious savory pastry is a tasty combination of cooked ham, melted cheese, sweet/sour apples, and juicy tomatoes. It's hearty and filling and is perfect for a late dinner or even as a side dish. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or just plain. It's good either way!
Type: Main Course, Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: German, American
Keywords: Puff Pastry, Savory pastry, Ham and Cheese, Ham, Gouda cheese
Recipe Yield: 8
Preparation Time: PT0H15M
Cooking Time: PT0H30M
Total Time: PT0H45M
Recipe Ingredients:
- Sheet of Puff Pastry Dough
- Apple
- Tomato
- Ham
- Gouda Cheese
Recipe Instructions: Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C). For the filling, chop the cooked ham, peel and chop the apples, chop the tomatoes, and grate the cheese. Transfer everything to a medium sized bowl and mix well together. Set aside. Roll out the puff pastry dough and fold it lengthwise in half. Transfer to a baking sheet and fold one half back. Transfer the filling onto the pastry dough and distribute evenly across one half of the sheet making sure to leave about an inch of space on the sides. Fold the second half of the dough over the first, line up with the bottom half and use a fork to pinch the edges shut. In a small bowl, beat an egg together to make an egg wash. Using a pastry brush, spread the egg wash evenly on the pastry. Bake for 225-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or as is.