Irish Jambon Pastries with Creamy Ham and Cheese Center
Flaky Irish Jambon Pastries with Ham and Cheese Filling are golden puff pastry squares filled with creamy cheddar and diced ham, baked until crisp and bubbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 pastries 1x
Ingredients
1 sheet all-butter puff pastry, chilled
3/4 cup cooked ham, finely diced
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 large egg, divided
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch of nutmeg
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet or prepare a muffin tin.
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Roll puff pastry and cut into 4-inch squares.
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In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, half the beaten egg, mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
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Fold in diced ham.
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Press pastry squares into muffin tin cavities.
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Fill each with ham and cheese mixture.
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Brush pastry edges with remaining beaten egg.
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Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden and puffed.
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Cool slightly before removing and serving.
Notes
Keep pastry cold before baking.
Avoid overfilling.
Reheat in oven for best texture.