Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pockets
Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Pockets are a delicious easy treat. Warm buttery, flaky pockets of ham, melty cheese & sweet pear are perfect for cool weather lunches.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 358kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen puff pastry thawed (2 sheets)
- ¼ cup fig jam or mustard, if preferred
- 1 egg beaten
- 8 slices deli ham
- 4 slices Gruyere cheese cut in half diagonally
- 1 medium pear thinly sliced
- arugula
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Unfold both sheets of puff pastry. Roll out to a 12” square. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares.
- Spread with a little fig jam so that it covers all but ½” around edges.
- Brush edges lightly with beaten egg. This will help hold and seal the pockets together.
- Place a slice of ham on one corner. Cut the ham or fold over so that it fits without touching the ½” edge.
- Place the Gruyere cheese on top of the ham, adjusting to fit.
- Place the pear slice on top of cheese. This can be cut in half and laid on top of each other if the pear slice is too large to fit.
- Sprinkle with a little arugula.
- Fold the other corner up and over filling so that it makes a triangular pocket. Press the edges together then seal by pressing with the tines of a fork.
- Place on parchment-lined cookie sheet. Lightly brush beaten egg over the top of the pockets.
- Bake 18-25 minutes or until the puff pastry is a nice golden brown. Serve immediately while still warm.
Notes
STORING/FREEZING./REHEATING
To Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator. They will last up to 4 days.
To Freeze: Place the pockets on a baking sheet at least 1 inch apart. Freeze for about 1 hour. Transfer the frozen pockets to a plastic freezer bag or airtight container. They will last up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
To Reheat: Bake at 400°F for about 5 minutes if thawed/refrigerated or 12 minutes if frozen. Or Microwave for 45 seconds if refrigerated and 2 minutes if frozen.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 1mg
