Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Croissants

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Crispy, crunchy, cheesy croissants made from puff pastry, sliced cheese, sliced ham, optional tomato relish and sesame seeds. An absolute crowd-pleaser.

A white plate holds several golden-brown puff pastry rolls, some sprinkled with sesame seeds, on a wooden surface with a striped cloth in the background.

These Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Croissants are such a fun and easy lunchbox idea. They come together so fast and look super impressive with hardly any effort. I made a simple kid-friendly version plus an adult version with tomato relish and sesame seeds. The whole team loved them! For another easy and delicious protein-packed recipe, try our Egg and Ham Breakfast Muffins!

Ingredient notes:

Four ingredients—puff pastry sheets, honey baked ham, grated mozzarella, and sweet chili relish—plus a single egg are arranged on a wooden surface.

Puff Pastry: Just your bog-standard frozen puff pastry sheets available from all good supermarkets.
Cheese: You can either use pre-sliced mozzarella cheese like I have here. Or you can use your favourite block cheese, either cut into slices or grated.
Ham: Again, you can use either use pre-packaged ham slices, or deli sliced ham.

Note: Scroll to the recipe card for the ingredients, quantities and the full method.

Step by step instructions:

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan bake. Place one sheet of puff pastry onto a board. Top with cheese slices and sliced ham. If making the adult version, spread over a thin layer of tomato relish first.

A square sheet of puff pastry topped with overlapping slices of ham and rectangular slices of cheese on a wooden surface.

A sheet of dough spread with tomato sauce, topped with two slices of cheese, sits on a wooden surface.

Place another sheet of puff pastry on top and gently press together. Cut the pastry into long triangles.

A square sheet of pastry covered with tomato sauce, topped with overlapping slices of ham, on a wooden surface.

Six triangular strips of dough are laid out on a wooden surface, evenly spaced, ready for further preparation.

Starting from the thick end, roll each triangle up into a croissant shape.

Five unbaked croissants filled with ham are arranged on a wooden cutting board.

Eight unbaked pastry rolls on a parchment-lined tray, brushed with egg wash, with a bowl of egg mixture and brush nearby on a metal surface.

Place onto a lined baking tray. Brush with the whisked egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.

Two trays of unbaked croissant rolls filled with ham and cheese, some topped with sesame seeds, arranged on parchment paper.

Two baking trays lined with parchment paper, each holding several baked, golden-brown croissants with chocolate filling, some topped with sesame seeds.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed up, golden and cooked through.

Eight baked cheese croissants are arranged on a parchment-lined baking tray, with some melted cheese visible on the pastry.

Recipe FAQs:

Can these croissants be made ahead of time?

Yes, you can make these ahead and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. They're delicious cold, or you can reheat them in the oven or air fryer to crisp the pastry up again.

Can I freeze ham and cheese puff pastry croissants?

Yes, you can freeze cooked ham and cheese croissants. Once completely cooled, place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat in the oven or air fryer until warmed through.

Can I use different fillings?

Absolutely. Try swapping the ham for salami or cooked chicken, or add a little relish, pesto or your favourite cheese for a different flavour combination.

Storage:

Store leftover croissants in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the oven or air fryer.

Top tips:

For mini appetizer-sized croissants, cut the puff pastry sheets in half first, then add the fillings and fold the pastry over onto itself before slicing into smaller triangles and rolling up.
These are delicious warm or cold, making them great for lunchboxes or platters.
Swap the ham for salami or chicken if preferred.

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Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Croissants

Yield: Makes 12

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Crispy, crunchy, cheesy croissants made from puff pastry, sliced cheese, sliced ham, optional tomato relish and sesame seeds.

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Ingredients

Croissants

4 sheets puff pastry, thawed
150g cheese slices
200g sliced ham
1 egg, whisked

Optional

Tomato relish
Sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan bake.
Place one sheet of puff pastry onto a board. Top with cheese slices and sliced ham. If making the adult version, spread over a thin layer of tomato relish first.
Place another sheet of puff pastry on top and gently press together.
Cut the pastry into long triangles. Starting from the thick end, roll each triangle up into a croissant shape.
Place onto a lined baking tray. Brush with the whisked egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed up, golden and cooked through.

Notes

For mini appetizer-sized croissants, cut the puff pastry sheets in half first, then add the fillings and fold the pastry over onto itself before slicing into smaller triangles and rolling up.
These are delicious warm or cold, making them great for lunchboxes or platters.
Swap the ham for salami or chicken if preferred.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 131Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 277mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 8g

Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

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