Mini Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Sunflowers

If you are looking for the cutest pastries ever, try this ham and cheese puff pastry sunflowers recipe, which only requires four ingredients. Each pastry is stuffed with ham and cheese before being shaped into flower shapes. The flaky pastry and oozing cheese makes these wonderful to serve as appetizers for a party, or even as an afternoon snack.

To make these ham and cheese pastries, rounds of puff pastry are sandwiched with ham and cheese. Then, slits are cut into the pastry so that you can twist each piece to form the petals of the flowers. Finally, they are brushed with egg wash before being baked in the oven until puffed and golden.

What are Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Sunflowers?

These ham and cheese puff pastry sunflowers are pastries that look like sunflowers and are stuffed with ham and cheese. Ham and cheese is a classic pairing so it makes sense to combine them with puff pastry to make delicious savory pastries. These puff pastries involve sandwiching rounds of ham and cheese between circles of puff pastry before shaping them into sunflower shapes.

Pro Tips

• Keep the puff pastry cold until you intend to use it to make the puff pastry sunflowers.
• Use a round cookie cutter to cut the puff pastry, ham, and cheese into even-sized circles.
• Feel free to use whatever type of sliced cheese that you prefer such as Swiss cheese, provolone, or mozzarella.
• Use thin deli-style ham for the best results.
• Brush the pastries evenly with egg wash to ensure that they brown evenly in the oven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Bake the Puff Pastry Sunflowers Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can! Simply cover the pastries and store them in the fridge for up to a few hours before you intend to bake them. Keeping the puff pastry cold will ensure that it puffs up sufficiently when it hits the heat of the oven.

How Can I Make Ham and Cheese Pastries Vegetarian?

As a vegetarian alternative, you can replace the ham with thinly sliced mushrooms instead, or simply use double the cheese. The results will be no less delicious!

What is the Best Way to Reheat Ham and Cheese Puff Pastries?

To reheat these pastries, it is best to warm them in the oven on a baking sheet or in an air fryer. Avoid reheating them in the microwave as that can result in soggy pastries.

How to Store Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Sunflowers

To store leftover ham and cheese pastries, simply place them in a sealed container in the fridge where they should stay fresh for a few days. Alternatively, you can place them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How to Make Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Sunflowers

Cut the puff pastry, ham, and cheese into medium-sized circles.

Top one puff pastry circle with one slice each of ham and cheese. Top it with another puff pastry circle.

Make eight cuts around the edges of the pastry without cutting through the centers. Twist each strip to form the petals.

Place the pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush them with egg wash. Bake them in a 356 F (180 C) oven for 30 minutes.

Serve immediately!