Ham And Cheese Pastry Tart Recipe

Name: Ham And Cheese Pastry Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: INGREDIENTS; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large shallot, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 2 teaspoon whole-grain mustard; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; Salt; Pepper; 1/2 pound all-butter puff pasty, cut in half; 2 ounces ComtA cheese, shredded (2/3 cup); 1/2 pound thinly sliced baked ham; 1 large egg yolk mixed with 1 teaspoon water

Servings: persons

INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Salt
Pepper
1/2 pound all-butter puff pasty, cut in half
2 ounces ComtA cheese, shredded (2/3 cup)
1/2 pound thinly sliced baked ham
1 large egg yolk mixed with 1 teaspoon water

1
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the shallot and cook over moderate heat until softened and lightly browned, a 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook until bubbling, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a boil, whisking. Cook over moderate heat, whisking frequently, until the sauce is thickened and no floury taste remains, 5 to 7 minutes. a Stir in the mustard and nutmeg. Season the bAchamel with salt and pepper. Let cool.
2
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out each piece of puff pastry a to a 10-by-6-inch rectangle. Slide 1 pastry rectangle onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread one-third of the cooled bAchamel on the first pastry, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Sprinkle half of the cheese on top and cover with half of the ham. Repeat the layering with another third of the bAchamel and the remaining cheese and ham. End with a final layer of bAchamel. Cover the tart with the remaining pastry and press all around the edge to seal. Crimp the edge decoratively. Using a paring knife, cut four 1-inch slits in the top of the tart, then brush all over with the egg wash. Refrigerate until chilled, about 20 minutes.
3
Preheat the oven to 450Au00b0. Bake the tart for 20 to 25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
4
MAKE AHEAD
5
The recipe can be prepared through Step 2; cover the unbaked tart loosely and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: INGREDIENTS, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 large shallot, thinly sliced, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Ham And Cheese Pastry Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ham And Cheese Pastry Tart

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