Delicious ham and cheese melted between layers of flaky puff pastry. This Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Melt is such a simple and yummy lunch, and a step up from your ordinary ham sandwich.
Roll out one puff pastry sheet onto a greased baking sheet.
Top the pastry with a layer of ham then sprinkle on a layer of cheese. Leave about one inch along the edge of the pastry, which will be pinched to seal the pastry.
Prepare an egg wash by mixing the egg and water together with a fork.
Brush the inside pastry edges with egg wash.
Put a second layer of pastry over top and press down lightly along the edges with your fingers or a fork to form a seal.
Cut several slits into the top pastry sheet.
Brush the top with remaining egg wash.
Bake on the center rack for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool slightly and cut into 8 pieces.
Notes
You can make an open-faced melt, if you like. I recommend scoring a one-inch border in the pastry and poking the center of the pastry with a fork to prevent it from puffing up too much while baking. I also recommend using a knife and fork for this one!If you don't like puff pastry, you can use shortcrust. The texture will obviously change, as shortcrust is denser and more crumbly. The shortcrust will also probably need to be blind baked, where the pastry is partially baked before adding the filling to prevent sogginess. Check the packaging to see what is recommended for your particular brand.