Method of Preparation
Preparation of Ingredients
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Clean and slice the button mushrooms.
Finely chop the onion and garlic.
Cut the ham into small cubes.
Chop the fresh parsley.
Cooking Mushrooms and Ham
Brown the sliced mushrooms in a pan with a little olive oil until golden brown. Set aside.
In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion and garlic until translucent.
Add the cooked mushrooms and diced ham to the pan.
Season with salt, pepper and chopped fresh parsley. Let simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors well.
Add the crème fraîche and mix well until all the ingredients are well coated.
Assembling the Puff Pastry
Roll out the puff pastry on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
Spread the mushroom and ham mixture on one half of the dough, leaving a free edge for sealing.
Sprinkle the grated cheese over the filling.
Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the filling and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
Brush the surface of the puff pastry with the beaten egg to obtain a nice golden color.
Cooking
Bake the puff pastry for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Tips and Variations
Vegetarian variation : Replace the ham with fresh spinach or smoked tofu.
Add Herbs : For added flavor, stir herbs de Provence or fresh thyme into the mushroom mixture.
Cheese : Use Gruyere, mozzarella or goat cheese depending on your taste.
Conclusion
This mushroom and ham puff pastry is perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. Accompanied by a green salad, it will delight young and old alike. Don’t hesitate to experiment with the ingredients to vary the pleasures!
