HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANTS
The amount of ham and cheese inside these croissants might seem a tad skimpy, but resist the urge to add more. The extra moisture from the filling can make the interior soggy and affect how the dough rises, so rest assured it's more than enough to flavor these savory pastries. (Make sure your first attempt at croissants is a successful one, with these tips, and Claire Saffitz's step-by-step video on YouTube.)
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories pastries, project
Time 4h
Yield 10 croissants
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Arrange racks in the upper third and lower thirds of the oven. Bring a skillet of water to a simmer over medium-high heat. Transfer the skillet to the floor of the oven and close the door. (The steam released inside the oven will create an ideal proofing environment for the pastries.) Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Let the dough sit for 5 minutes at room temperature. Unwrap (save the plastic wrap for proofing) and place on a very lightly floured surface. If the dough has shrunk during chilling, roll it out again to a slab that's 16 inches long and 15 inches wide. Dust off any excess flour.
- Use a wheel cutter to trim 1/2 inch of dough from all four sides, straightening and squaring them off, creating a slab that's 15 inches long by 14 inches wide. Using a ruler, cut the slab lengthwise into 5 equal strips each measuring 3 inches wide. Cut each strip in half crosswise, creating 10 rectangles.
- Working with one rectangle of dough at a time, cover one half with a slice of ham, folding it as needed to leave a 1/2-inch border along the short side. Then, top with 1/2 ounce (2 tablespoons) of the cheese. Roll the dough into a snug spiral, starting at the end with the ham and cheese, then transfer the spiral to one of the prepared baking sheets, resting it on the seam. Repeat with the remaining dough, ham and cheese, dividing between the sheets and spacing evenly. Very loosely cover with plastic wrap so the pastries have some room to expand.
- Open the oven and stick your hand inside: It should be humid but not hot, as the water in the skillet will have cooled. You want the pastries to proof at 70 to 75 degrees (any hotter and the butter will melt, leading to a denser pastry). Gently place the baking sheets inside the oven on the two racks and let the pastries proof until they're doubled in size, extremely puffy and jiggle delicately on the baking sheet, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- When the pastries are proofed, remove the baking sheets from the oven and carefully uncover them. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 20 minutes while you heat the oven. Remove the skillet from the oven and heat to 375 degrees.
- In a small bowl, stir the yolks and heavy cream until streak-free. Remove the baking sheets from the refrigerator and use a pastry brush to gently brush the surfaces of each pastry with the yolk mixture. Transfer the sheets to the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Rotate the baking sheets and switch racks and continue to bake until the pastries are deeply browned, another 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheets.
GRILLED SERRANO HAM AND MANCHEGO CHEESE CROSTINI
Steps:
- Preheat grill. Brush each slice of bread on one side with olive oil and grill, oil-side down until lightly golden brown. Turn over and divide cheese among bread slices. Top each slice of cheese with the slices of ham and grill until the cheese begins to melt. Serve with the mustard.
HAM AND CHEESE CROSTINI
Make and share this Ham and Cheese Crostini recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a food processor, process cheese, butter, mustard and paprika until smooth.
- Place a piece of ham on each crostini. Top with cheese mixture, dividing evenly.
- Place on a baking sheet and broil until cheese begins to brown. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.9, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 67.5, Sodium 254.9, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 12.4
HAM AND HAVARTI CROSTINI
Make and share this Ham and Havarti Crostini recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Poultry
Time 36m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- Arrange the bread in a single layer on two large baking sheets.
- Bake until lightly toasted, about 7 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and immediately cut each slice into a round with a large (3 inch) biscuit or cookie cutter.
- Stir together the jam, butter, tarragon, and salt in a small bowl until very well combined.
- Spread the jam mixture on top of each toast piece.
- Cut the ham and cheese slices into the same size rounds as the toast pieces.
- Place one ham slice, then one cheese slice onto each toast.
- Place crostini onto a large baking sheet and bake at 400° until the cheese is melted, about 6 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, place crostini onto a large platter, top each with a tarragon leaf, and enjoy while warm.
- Per seving-140 calories, 7 g fat, 12 g carb, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 51.9, Sodium 580.8, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.6, Protein 12
HAM AND BRIE CROSTINI WITH FIG JAM
Toasted baguette slices are topped with ham and Brie, baked until warm and melty, then topped with fig jam.
Provided by Smithfield(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Smithfield® Holiday 2015
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly brush both sides of baguette slices with oil and place slightly spaced on rimmed baking pans. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.
- Top each slice with ham and Brie and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes or until Brie has just begun to melt. Top each crostini with fig jam and serve warm for best flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 33.8 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 573.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
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