Stuffed puff pastry figures

One of the most delicious and versatile doughs in the kitchen is puff pastry. Therefore, whether you prepare the sweet or the salty version. These stuffed puff pastry figures are a sure hit.

Both young and old will love it. You can choose the filling, although with vegetables it is great, I assure you that you will be left wanting more.

About the recipe

This can be a first class starter, which will add a touch of surprise to your guests. It is about some stuffed puff pastry figures.

York ham, bacon, grated cheese and cherry tomatoes have been chosen for the filling. This combination, together with the flavor and texture of the puff pastry, will give you one of the best bites you will taste.

So write it down in your recipe book, to achieve a complete dish in a short time.

This recipe will take you at least 45 minutes. So take your forecasts and let's get down to work, so you can learn how to prepare these salty puff pastry figures quickly.

Ingredients

• Pepper.

• 1 square sheet of puff pastry.

• Salt.

• 1 egg.

• Thyme.

• 200 grams of York ham.

• 12 cherry tomatoes.

• 100 grams of bacon.

• 2 onions.

• 100 grams of grated cheese.

How to prepare salty puff pastry figures?

For the caramelized onions

1. The first thing is to caramelize the onion. To do this, clean them and cut them into julienne strips.

2. Take to a pan with a little oil and salt.

3. When they change color, remove from the heat and wait for them to cool.

bacon and ham

1. Now, cut the ham and bacon. Take them in a pan over high heat, with oil.

2. Season with pepper and salt. Then wait for it to cool down.

3. Meanwhile, wash the tomatoes and chop in half.

Assembling the salty puff pastry figures

1. Then, spread the puff pastry out on a flat surface. This with the purpose of obtaining 3 equal squares.

2. Divide the onion by placing it in the center of the squares.

3. Then add the ham and bacon.

4. Followed by the tomatoes, to finish with the grated cheese.

5. With the filling placed, join the ends of the dough by spreading a little beaten egg. Don't forget to brush them again with beaten egg on the outside.

Baking of the puff pastry savory figures

1. When you have filled the tray, it is time to take it to the oven for 20 minutes at 200 ° C.

2. At the end of the time, serve with jam and thyme. And enjoy!

Recommendations for a perfect finish

• If you want a more tasty finish, you only have to beat the yellow of the egg so that the figures acquire a more golden color.

• You can use different fillings, perhaps spinach, mushrooms, chicken, among others. No matter which one you choose, the texture should be creamy.

• You can add a bit of color with some sautéed shrimp as part of the filling.

With these recommendations and the step by step that we have left you, you have everything you need to start.