Party Panache, Puff Pastry “Cigars”
Save some of your leftover Easter ham to make these savory puff pastry treats
They are short stubby little sandwiches, hence the name “cigars”
Perfect for parties, brunch, picnics or lunch
I used the same spinach spread I used for Garden Tramezzini
You can also use any flavored cream cheese spread from the grocery deli, such as Aoulette or Rondelé
Roll out the puff pastry sheets a little to thin them out. Do this directly on a large sheet of parchment paper so you can easily transport the filled sandwiches to a baking sheet
Top the spread with thin ham slices or chopped ham
Top with sliced or grated cheese
Spread remaining pastry sheet with beaten egg
This will help hold the sandwiches together while they bake
Place pastry egg side down on top of filled pastry sheet
Cut into 1/3s along the natural pastry folds, and then carefully cut each 1/3 into 5 fingers or “cigars”
Brush with remaining egg wash and sprinkle with shaved Parmesan. Lift parchment, holding both sides and transfer pastries to baking sheet
Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes or until pastry is done
Carefully separate the pastries with a sharp knife after baking
Puff Pastry Cigars
Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese spread like Garden Tramezzini* , Alouette or Rondelé
- 3-4 slices ham or 1-2 cups chopped ham
- 2 oz Manchego Swiss or Fontina cheese, grated
- 1 box 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg
- 1 oz Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place pastry sheets on a large sheet of parchment paper and roll out slightly to thin.
- Spread one pastry sheet with cream cheese spread, top with ham and sprinkle with grated Manchego cheese.
- Loosen other pastry sheet from paper with a spatula and then spread with half of beaten egg. Carefully lift egg washed pastry and place it egg side down on top of filled pastry sheet.
- Carefully cut pastry into 1/3s along pastry fold lines. Then cut each 1/3 into 5 “cigars.” Brush remaining egg on top of pastry cigars and then sprinkle with shaved Parmesan. Carefully transfer parchment paper to a baking sheet.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden and pastry is cooked. Makes 15
- Serve warm or at room temperature
Notes
- 2-3 green onions, chopped
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I want one of these right now for breakfast! PLEASE!
Sounds like a tasty little treat! Have fun with the kids this Easter Jenna:@)
This looks so good. I have puff pastry on my shopping list for later today to use with an asparagus tart I always make for Easter, so I’ll pick up an extra pack to make cigars!
Happy Easter to you!
Jenna, I love puff pastry and I know that I will have leftover ham from Easter, so I see these for Monday night! Happy Easter!
These looks so tasty Jenna! My SIL is providing the Easter ham this year so if I can sneak off with some leftovers these will be on our menu 🙂 Happy Easter!
These look wonderful Jenna. Puff pastry is such a great product for making so many foods. Happy Easter to you.
I love how you jazzed up ham with the puff pastry, Jenna. This is a great idea!
Oh, my, YUM! This makes me want to run off to the kitchen and whip these up right now! Thanks so much for coming to Celebrate Your Story! I have to pin these for future use!
We didn’t have ham for Easter but I may have to buy some just to make these!