Pizza Dough Croissants with Ham and Cheese. Super tasty croissants that will win you over at the first bite: simple and quick to prepare!
If you’re tired of the usual snacks, I propose an easy, quick, and delicious recipe that will win everyone over: savory croissants with pizza dough, ham, and cheese!
They are perfect for a delicious appetizer, a buffet or simply for a dinner different from the usual.
The ready-made pizza dough base makes the preparation of the croissants super fast, and the delicious filling of ham and cheese makes them irresistible.
But let’s see right away how to prepare the pizza dough croissants with ham and cheese.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 10 pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 74.55 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 7.43 (g) of which sugars 0.53 (g)
- Proteins 2.98 (g)
- Fat 3.59 (g) of which saturated 0.29 (g)of which unsaturated 0.33 (g)
- Fibers 0.33 (g)
- Sodium 77.94 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 50 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
- 1 roll pizza dough
- 3.5 oz cooked ham (2/3 slices)
- 3.5 oz cream cheese
- as needed milk (for brushing)
Tools
- 1 Knife
- 1 Baking Tray
- 1 Brush
- 1 Fork
How to Prepare Pizza Dough Croissants with Ham and Cheese
Unroll the ready pizza dough roll, keeping the provided paper underneath. Prick the dough with a fork.
With a knife, spread an even layer of cheese over half the dough. I used a cheese like Philadelphia. (Place the dough horizontally in front of you, and spread cheese on half the dough, lengthwise).
Arrange the slices of cooked ham over the cheese.
Fold it like a book: fold the pizza dough in half lengthwise, sealing the edges well to enclose the filling. You will have a long, narrow rectangle.
With a knife, cut the obtained rectangle into triangles (8/10 depending on the size you prefer).
Roll up each triangle starting from the base (the widest side) towards the tip. Try to give a slightly curved shape, similar to a croissant.
Place the croissants on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Leave a little space between each croissant. Brush the croissants with milk.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F and let cook for about 30 minutes, or until the croissants are golden and puffed.
Remove the croissants from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. They are excellent either hot or warm.
Storage
Pizza dough croissants with ham and cheese are best consumed fresh. However, they can be stored in the refrigerator well sealed in an airtight container for up to 1-2 days. Before consuming, you can lightly reheat them in the oven to make them crispy again. It is also possible to freeze the cooked croissants. Let them cool completely and place them in a freezer-safe container. To consume, thaw them and then reheat in the oven to make them crispy.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How can I substitute cooked ham?
You can replace it with other deli meats like speck, salami, mortadella, or even grilled vegetables for a vegetarian version (zucchini, eggplant, peppers).
Can I substitute pizza dough?
If you don’t have ready pizza dough, you can use puff pastry or shortcrust pastry. Keep in mind that cooking times may vary slightly.
