The Christmas rustic pie with puff pastry is one of the most loved recipes during the holidays: easy to prepare, impressive to serve, and irresistible in taste. Perfect as a Christmas appetizer or a dish to share at a buffet, it combines the crunchiness of golden pastry with the gooey heart of cheese and ham.
This easy Christmas rustic pie with cheese is ideal for those looking for a quick yet eye-catching dish, capable of winning over both grown-ups and children. With a few ingredients and some care, you’ll obtain a savory pie creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside, ready to become the star of your festive dinners.

Cost: Very economical
Preparation time: 5 Minutes
Cooking methods: Oven
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All seasons, Christmas

Ingredients

Valdostana: The Rustic Pie with Puff Pastry and Creamy Cheese

2 round puff pastry rolls
5.3 oz cooked ham
5.3 oz gouda (or other cheese)
2 tbsp tomato
to taste salt
to taste oregano
to taste oil
to taste sesame seeds
1 egg

Tools

Valdostana: The Rustic Pie with Puff Pastry and Creamy Cheese

1 Cutting Board cutting board
1 Baking Tray baking tray
1 Pastry Docker pastry docker

Steps

Unroll the first puff pastry roll and dock the surface with a pastry docker or a fork to prevent it from puffing up too much during baking.
Spread the tomato sauce on the pastry, leaving the edge free, and add a pinch of salt, a drizzle of oil, and a sprinkle of oregano.
Evenly distribute the cheese sliced or cubed and the slices of cooked ham over the cheese.
Cover with the second puff pastry roll and dock it.
Seal the edges well by pressing with your fingers or the tines of a fork and brush the surface with beaten egg and, if desired, sesame seeds.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for about 25-30 minutes, until the pastry is golden and crisp.