Ham And Cheese Puff Tart Food

HAM AND CHEESE PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Spray 2 baking trays with oil.
• Let the puff pastry defrost then cut into 9 x 8cm/3.5" squares.
• Spread about 1/2 tsp of mustard diagonally across ta square.
• Top with ham and sprinkle with cheese.
• Dab one corner with egg yolk using a brush. Fold the opposite corner over the filling first, then fold the corner with the egg yolk over it and press down to bond.
• Place on baking tray. Repeat with remaining square.
• Brush the top with egg. Bake for 15 minutes or until deep golden brown and puffed.
• Serve warm!

HAM & CHEESE PUFF PASTRY TARTLETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 220°C (fan 200°C/425°F/gas 7).
• Place the vol-au-vents on a baking tray.
• Brush the outer rims with the egg.
• In equal quantities place the ham and cheese cubes in little towers on all the cases.
• Place the tray in the oven and bake for 13-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the pastry is golden brown.
• Serve immediately.

HAM AND CHEESE PUFF TART

Steps:

• On a floured work surface, roll each sheet puff pastry to a 10-by-13-inch rectangle. Transfer to 2 parchment-lined baking sheets and refrigerate. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium. Add flour; cook, stirring, until golden, 1 minute. Whisking constantly, add milk and simmer. Stir until thickened, 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and pinch of nutmeg. Pour sauce into a bowl and let cool 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with rack in lower third. Arrange ham evenly on 1 pastry sheet, leaving a 3/4-inch border; top with cheese and sauce. Brush pastry border with egg; top with second pastry sheet. Fold bottom edges over top and press to seal. Brush top with egg and cut vents in tart. Bake until browned and puffed, 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

HAM AND CHEESE PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Combine the first six ingredients. Divide crescent dough into 24 portions. Press into greased mini muffin cups., Spoon 1 tablespoon ham mixture into each cup. Bake until golden brown, 13-15 minutes.

HAM AND CHEESE IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a piece of parchment paper on a sheet pan.
• Lay 1 sheet of puff pastry on a floured board and carefully roll it out to 10 by 12 inches. Place it on a sheet pan and brush the center with the mustard, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Place a layer first of ham and then cheese, also leaving a 1-inch border. Brush the border with the egg wash.
• Place the second sheet of puff pastry on the floured board and roll it out to 10 by 12inches. Place the second sheet on top of the filled pastry, lining up the edges. Cut the edges straight with a small, sharp knife and press together lightly. Brush the top with egg wash and cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes and serve hot or warm.

RED PEPPER, HAM & CHEESE TART

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Unroll the pastry onto a baking sheet and score a border 1cm from the edge. Prick inside the border with a fork and spread with the sundried tomato paste. Bake for 12-15 mins.
• Squash down the puffed-up pastry inside the scored rim, then top with the ham, cheese, peppers and olives. Sprinkle with oregano and bake for 10-12 mins more until the base is nice and crisp. Scatter with rocket leaves and serve.

NO-FUSS HAM & CRèME FRAîCHE TART

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Put pastry on a baking sheet and score a line about 3cm inside to create a border. With a fork, prick inside the border only. Brush all over with the beaten egg.
• Bake the pastry for 12 mins until well risen. Spread the creme fraiche within the pastry border, season with pepper and return to the oven for a further 8-10 mins.
• Take from the oven when well coloured, drape the sliced ham over, then sprinkle with the parsley. Serve with a roast vegetable or tomato and red onion salad.

LITTLE HAM AND CHEESE TARTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200ºC. Lightly grease a 12 x 1/3-cup capacity muffin pan.
• Heat oil in a small non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add onion. Cook for 3 minutes, or until soft. Set aside to cool.
• Cut 4 x 10cm (diameter) circles from each sheet of pastry. Use to line muffin holes. Combine onion, ham and cheese. Divide between pastry shells.
• Combine eggs and milk in a jug. Whisk with a fork. Pour over ham mixture.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until puffed and golden. Stand in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

HAM AND CHEESE PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Combine water, butter, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously, until the batter leaves the sides of the pan and a ball of paste forms.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool for about a minute.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating vigorously after each one until the dough is smooth.
• Stir in cheese, ham, and dry mustard.
• Place heaping teaspoonfuls on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until firm and golden.
• IF FREEZING: Allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container between layers of wax paper.