Looking just like a giant sunflower, this potato, ham, and zucchini sunflower puff pastry recipe includes flaky pastry and a delicious potato, ham, and zucchini filling. The blend of ingredients makes it perfect to serve for lunch or dinner alongside a fresh salad.
To make the potato, ham, and zucchini sunflower puff pastry, you top a round of puff pastry with a mashed potato and cheese mixture, ham, and grilled zucchini slices before topping it with another round of puff pastry. Then, the edges are cut and assembled to appear like the petals of a sunflower before the entire pastry is brushed with a turmeric and egg mixture before being baked in the oven. The turmeric gives that pastry a beautiful yellow color that mimics a sunflower.
What is a Potato, Ham, and Zucchini Sunflower Puff Pastry?
This potato, ham, and zucchini sunflower puff pastry is a large pastry that is filled with mashed potatoes, ham, and grilled zucchini slices. The puff pastry is assembled in such a way that it looks like a sunflower head. The egg wash that glazes the pastry is infused with turmeric to give the pastry a yellow hue.
Pro Tips
- Keep the puff pastry in the fridge until you are ready to assemble the pastry.
- Use cold mashed potatoes as they will hold together more easily in the filling.
- Use a sharp knife when cutting the puff pastry’s edges to form the petals of the sunflower.
- Thoroughly brush the pastry with the egg wash to ensure that it is evenly coated.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Can I Ensure the Pastry is Golden Brown?
The mixture of egg yolk, turmeric, and milk will help the pastry become golden brown. Simply brush it all over the puff pastry dough before you bake it in the oven.
How Can I Prevent the Puff Pastry From Becoming Soggy After Baking?
For the best texture, you should serve the sunflower puff pastry immediately after baking. However, if you would like to serve it later, you should reheat it in the oven which will help re-crisp it.
Can I Make the Sunflower Puff Pastry Vegetarian?
Yes, you can! In this case, simply omit the ham and consider adding other vegetables to the filling such as cooked chopped mushrooms or bell peppers. You could also add some cooked chickpeas or smoked tempeh if you are looking to include some extra protein.
How to Store Potato, Ham, and Zucchini Sunflower Puff Pastry
The leftover pastry can be cut into wedges and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days. It is best not to store it in the freezer as the cheese may become rubbery.
Ingredients
How to Make Potato, Ham, and Zucchini Puff Pastry
Brush milk all over one round of puff pastry. Sprinkle it with the parmesan cheese and roll it out.
Brush milk all over one round of puff pastry. Sprinkle it with the parmesan cheese and roll it out.
In a bowl, mix the potatoes with the cheese and black pepper. Place the potato mixture on top of the circle of puff pastry.
In a bowl, mix the potatoes with the cheese and black pepper. Place the potato mixture on top of the circle of puff pastry.
Top the mashed potato mixture with the ham and zucchini. Place the other sheet of puff pastry on top.
Top the mashed potato mixture with the ham and zucchini. Place the other sheet of puff pastry on top.
Divide the pastry into eight parts and cut into the edges and twist them together so they look like rays of sunshine.
Divide the pastry into eight parts and cut into the edges and twist them together so they look like rays of sunshine.
In a bowl, mix the turmeric with the egg yolk, and milk. Brush it all over the puff pastry and sprinkle it with sesame seeds. Bake it in a 356 F (180 C) oven for 25 minutes.
In a bowl, mix the turmeric with the egg yolk, and milk. Brush it all over the puff pastry and sprinkle it with sesame seeds. Bake it in a 356 F (180 C) oven for 25 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
Serve and enjoy!
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