The savory puff pastry fans with ham are tasty and very easy to prepare appetizers or finger foods. It is one of those recipes of quick appetizers that saves you and makes you look good with little expense in case of aperitifs or unexpected guests.
To prepare them, you will only need 3-4 ingredients. In no time, you will have prepared a really tasty snack to bring to the table.
Savory puff pastry fans are also a quick idea for an informal buffet, perhaps accompanied by a savory pie or a homemade focaccia into pieces and other snacks.
You could also prepare the Speedy Puff Pastry Pretzels with Sausages, Savory Croissants with Ham and Gorgonzola, Vol-au-vent with Salmon and Shrimp Mousse, Shortcrust Pastry Baskets stuffed with Mushrooms and Sausage, Stuffed Shortcrust Pastry Stars. Also, the Sandwich Rolls with Salmon, Arugula, and Spreadable Cheese or Sandwich Rolls with Tuna Mousse are quick ideas always appreciated by guests. With these quick ideas, you will make your table rich with little expense, little effort, and lots of taste!
I forgot, they are also a great idea to bring to the table at Christmas, if you have thought of a Christmas meat menu.
Preparing them is really simple. You can also prepare them in advance and leave them raw in the refrigerator already on the baking tray. Just before serving them, you will just have to bake them, and in a few minutes, they will be ready to enjoy.
Well, now let’s move on to the recipe and see together how to prepare savory puff pastry fans.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons, Christmas
- Energy 504.40 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 31.00 (g) of which sugars 0.51 (g)
- Proteins 13.61 (g)
- Fat 36.52 (g) of which saturated 7.76 (g)of which unsaturated 23.21 (g)
- Fibers 1.01 (g)
- Sodium 448.28 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 105 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Savory Puff Pastry Fans
- 1 sheet puff pastry (rectangular)
- 1.75 oz Grana Padano DOP
- 3.5 oz cooked ham
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools for Preparing Puff Pastry Fans with Ham
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Brush
Preparation of Puff Pastry Fans with Ham
Preparing puff pastry fans is very easy. Let’s see the procedure together.
Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a surface, leaving the parchment paper under it that you will find in the package.
Sprinkle the entire sheet with grated Grana Padano (or Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano).
Once this is done, cover the entire sheet with slices of cooked ham, placing them close but not overlapping.
At this point, start rolling the sheet from one side and the other, starting from the long side and going towards the center, until you get two perfectly equal rolls in thickness.
Wrap the cylinder obtained in the parchment paper without squeezing too much and close it like a candy.
Put it in the freezer for an hour.
After this time, remove the parchment paper and cut the cylinder into slices about 0.4 inches thick, thus obtaining the fans.Place them on parchment paper, slightly spaced from each other, and brush them with a little extra virgin olive oil.
Bake in a preheated ventilated oven at 356°F for about 25 minutes or until your savory puff pastry fans with ham are golden on the surface.
Let them cool slightly and serve.
Try them, they are very easy and really delicious! Success guaranteed!
Storage and Variations
– To best enjoy the puff pastry fans, it is advisable to consume them immediately or within a few hours. As the hours pass, the puff pastry softens.
– If any are left over, you can heat them the next day 5-6 minutes in the air fryer at 212°F.
– I do not recommend freezing them, as the puff pastry might lose its crispness.
– Instead of Grana Padano, you can use Parmesan or grated Pecorino Romano for a stronger taste.
– Instead of cooked ham, you can use other sliced cold cuts. Keep in mind, however, that cold cuts become much saltier when cooked.
Faq – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can savory puff pastry fans be cooked in an air fryer?
Yes. Place them in the basket without overlapping and cook them at 356°F for 8-10 minutes. Check the cooking in the last few minutes, as the cooking time varies depending on the model and size of the air fryer.
What type of cooked ham is best to use for savory puff pastry fans?
To prepare puff pastry fans, you should use a high-quality cooked ham, which is drier and also more flavorful. Less fine cooked ham, in addition to having a different taste, is also more moist and could wet the puff pastry.
Should the puff pastry be cold or at room temperature?
Puff pastry should always be worked well chilled. It is always good to refrigerate it before putting the puff pastry in the oven. In this way, the thermal shock will create a nice tasty puff.
Can other ingredients be added besides ham?
Yes, as long as they are not watery and do not release water during cooking. You can spread the pastry with spreadable cheese, olive or sun-dried tomato pâté, pesto, or herbs.
Should the pastry be pricked before rolling it?
No, because pricking it could compromise the puffing and make the fans less puffy.
How can I cut the fans without losing their shape?
It is important to put them in the freezer for an hour before cutting them. In this way, the roll will harden and it will be easier to cut the fans with a sharp knife.
