Ham & Cheese Puff
ham and cheese puff is a bakery-style snack made from buttery puff pastry sheets stuffed with savory ham and cheese, then baked until golden and flaky.
🧂 Ingredients
Main:
- 1 pack puff pastry sheets (store-bought or homemade)
- 150–200g ham slices (chopped or shredded)
- 1 to 1½ cups cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or mix)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Optional flavor add-ons:
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise or cream cheese (for creaminess)
- 1 tsp mustard (for slight tang)
- Black pepper (½ tsp)
- Oregano or mixed herbs (½ tsp)
- Chili flakes (optional for spice)
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the filling
In a bowl mix:
- chopped ham
- cheese
- optional mayo/cream cheese
- black pepper + herbs + chili flakes
👉 Mix lightly—don’t mash it too much. You want a chunky filling.
🧊 Step 2: Prepare puff pastry
- Thaw puff pastry (if frozen) for 15–20 minutes
- Roll it slightly on a clean surface
- Cut into squares or rectangles (medium size works best)
🥟 Step 3: Fill and fold
- Place 1–2 tbsp filling in the center of each square
- Fold into triangle or rectangle shape
- Seal edges by pressing with a fork
👉 Tip: Don’t overfill or they may burst while baking.
🥚 Step 4: Egg wash (for golden color)
- Beat 1 egg
- Brush lightly over each puff
This gives a shiny, bakery-style golden crust.
🔥 Step 5: Baking
Oven method:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F)
- Bake for 15–20 minutes
- Until puffed and golden brown
Air fryer method:
- Preheat to 180°C
- Cook for 10–12 minutes
- Flip or rotate halfway if needed
🧡 Step 6: Cool and serve
- Let them cool for 5 minutes (cheese inside will be very hot)
- Serve warm for best taste
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve ham and cheese puffs with:
- Ketchup or chili sauce
- Garlic mayo
- Mustard dip
- Soup (tomato or creamy mushroom)
- Tea or coffee
🔥 Pro Tips (important)
- Keep pastry cold before baking → better puff
- Don’t overfill (prevents leakage)
- Seal edges tightly with fork
- Always preheat oven/air fryer
- Use a mix of cheeses for richer flavor
