Quick puff pastry rustico with ham and cheese. The puff pastry rustico with ham and cheese is a simple and quick savory pie, perhaps among the easiest you will ever make and a perfect last-minute dinner saver as well as an appetizer suitable for any occasion. Made with two layers of puff pastry and filled with a simple and flavorful filling of spreadable cheese, sliced provola and cooked ham, it is really tasty and tempting. If you are looking for a practical idea for a last-minute dinner or a super quick appetizer and you have the ingredients available, try this recipe and you’ll see how with little effort you can prepare a truly appetizing dish with a golden, crunchy and flaky crust and a filling that melts in your mouth! Let’s head to the kitchen now — our quick puff pastry rustico with ham and cheese is waiting, but first I remind you that if you want to stay updated on new recipes you can follow my Facebook page and my Instagram profile.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4-6
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients to make the quick rustico with ham and cheese
- 2 rolls puff pastry (round or rectangular)
- 7 oz cooked ham
- 7 oz provola (mild) (mild provola or Galbanino-type cheese)
- 3.5 oz spreadable fresh cheese ((cream cheese))
Tools
- Oven
- Rubber spatula
Steps
Unroll the puff pastry and spread the cream cheese on it, then layer the sliced cheese and then the ham. Cover with another sheet of pastry and seal the edges well.
Make small cuts on the surface, brush with milk, sprinkle with seeds and bake in a conventional oven at 392°F.
Once golden, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
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