This striking sunburst pastry with ham and Emmental cheese is not only budget-friendly but also makes a stunning addition to any appetizer table or picnic spread. Using simple ingredients like puff pastry, ham, grated Emmental cheese, and a bit of cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche, you can create a visually appealing dish. The recipe can be assembled in about 15 minutes and is quite versatile: try swapping the ham and Emmental for salmon and Boursin cheese, or opt for a sweet version featuring chocolate spread and dried fruits.<\/p>\n
– Serves 4<\/p>\n
– Puff pastry: 2 sheets
\n– Ham: 4 slices
\n– Cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche from Isigny: as needed
\n– Pink onion: 1, finely chopped
\n– Grated Emmental cheese: as needed
\n– Black sesame seeds: for sprinkling (optional)
\n– Milk: 2 tablespoons
\n– Maggi seasoning: 3 tablespoons<\/p>\n
– Prep Time: 20 minutes
\n– Cooking Time: 1 hour<\/p>\n
1. Preheat your oven to 320\u00b0F (160\u00b0C) using the convection setting. Unroll one sheet of puff pastry. Spread a thin layer of Isigny cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche over it using the back of a tablespoon.<\/p>\n
2. Finely chop the pink onion and sprinkle it over the cr\u00e8me, followed by a handful of grated Emmental cheese.<\/p>\n
3. Arrange the four slices of ham to cover the entire surface, then sprinkle another handful of Emmental cheese on top.<\/p>\n
4. Unroll the second sheet of puff pastry. Spread a thin layer of Isigny cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche on it with the back of a tablespoon. Place it over the first layer, cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche side down against the cheese. Gently press down with your palms. Remove the top parchment paper.<\/p>\n
5. Place a glass upside down in the center of the pastry circle. Cut the pastry into strips like slicing a cake into 6, 8, 12, or 16 equal parts, leaving the glass in place. Carefully twist each strip once or twice around itself.<\/p>\n
6. Combine milk and Maggi seasoning in a small bowl. Brush this mixture over the puff pastry using a pastry brush. If desired, sprinkle some black sesame seeds over certain twists and the center (remember to remove the glass first). Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour at 320\u00b0F (160\u00b0C). Check for doneness.<\/p>\n
Tips: Feel free to experiment with different fillings such as smoked salmon\/Boursin, sliced duck gizzards\/goat cheese, etc. Choose flat ingredients to make the twisting easier. Enhance with spices or herbs of your choice such as chives, garlic, curry, or paprika. For those with a sweet tooth, try a dessert version with chocolate or jam!<\/p>\n\n\n