Ham and Cheese Turnovers

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400.

2. 2

   Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. 3

   On a lightly floured work surface, gently roll out the puff pastry to a roughly 13-inch square 1/16 inch thick.

4. 4

   Cut out four 6-inch squares and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.

5. 5

   Refrigerate the pastry for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, lay the ham slices on a work surface.

7. 7

   Spoon 1/4 cup of the shredded Gruyere on one side of each slice of ham, then fold the other side of the ham over the cheese to form a neat package.

8. 8

   Lightly brush the edges of the pastry squares with water.

9. 9

   Set the ham-and-cheese packages on the squares and fold the pastry corner to corner to form triangles.

10. 10

    Press the edges of the turnovers together and crimp decoratively with a fork.

11. 11

    Brush the turnovers with the beaten egg and bake them for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.

12. 12

    Let cool slightly and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.