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Close-up of golden flaky layers in a Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry showing melted Swiss cheese and savory ham.

Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Squares with Melted Swiss and Poppy Seeds

These Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry squares feature three layers of flaky, golden dough, savory pink ham, and melted, bubbly Swiss cheese topped with a glossy egg wash, dried parsley, and crunchy black poppy seeds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 17.3 oz Frozen Puff Pastry 2 sheets, thawed but cold
  • 12 oz Savory Deli Ham Thinly sliced pink ham
  • 8 oz Swiss Cheese Sliced or shredded
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash
  • 1 tbsp Water Mixed with egg
  • 1 tsp Black Poppy Seeds For garnish
  • 1 tsp Dried Parsley Flakes For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Pastry Brush For the egg wash

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 9 equal squares (18 squares total).
Assembly
  1. Stack three squares of pastry per serving, alternating with folds of ham and layers of Swiss cheese.
  2. Whisk egg and water; brush the tops and sides of the stacks until glossy.
  3. Sprinkle black poppy seeds and dried parsley over the top layer.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden-brown and cheese is bubbly and oozing.

Notes

Keep the pastry dough cold until the moment of assembly for maximum height.
Fold the ham like an accordion for a more professional visual look.