Puff Pastry with Cheese and Ham

Crispy, golden and filled with melted cheese and savory ham — this is one of the easiest snacks you can make with puff pastry.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 150 g ham slices
• 150 g grated cheese or sliced cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp mustard or cream cheese, optional
• sesame seeds, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into rectangles or squares.
3. Spread a little mustard or cream cheese if using.
4. Add ham and cheese to each piece.
5. Fold the pastry over and press the edges with a fork.
6. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
7. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden and crispy.

Serve warm while the cheese is still melty.