Spinach and Ham Puffed Pastry Baskets using a Thermomix
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Imagine a delightful culinary adventure where buttery, flaky pastry meets the savory embrace of spinach and ham, all nestled in a charming little basket. These Spinach and Ham Puff Pastry Baskets are not just a treat for the taste buds; they are a nod to the classic French patisserie, where creativity and flavor dance together in perfect harmony. The combination of creamy cheese spread and a sprinkle of nutmeg will have you wondering why you ever settled for plain old sandwiches! Fun fact: Puff pastry has been around since the 17th century and is said to have been invented by a French chef who was trying to make a cake for his sick father. So, with every delicious bite, you're partaking in a rich history of culinary innovation!
Ingredients
- 500 g Frozen spinach
- 200 g Ham
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
- 1 Puff pastry
- 3 Eggs
- 10 g White sesame seed
- 10 g Sunflower seed
Steps
Spinach and Ham Filling
- Add 500 g of frozen spinach in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 15:00min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Place the cooking basket.
- Drain the content of the food processor bowl.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the spinach.
- Transfer the content of the plate in a mixing bowl.
- Rinse the food processor bowl.
- Cut into small pieces, and add 200 g of ham in the mixing bowl.
- Add 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the mixing bowl.
- Mix the content of the mixing bowl in the mixing bowl.
- Setaside the preparation content.
Assembling the Baskets
- Preheat the oven at 200°C.
- Add 1 puff pastry on a workplan.
- Cut Puff Pastry into squares.
- Transfer the content of the workplan on a baking tray.
- Place the squares on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
- With a sharp knife, score a smaller square inside each pastry square, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Add 2 eggs in a bowl.
- Beat the content of the bowl by using a whip in the bowl.
- Brush 1 egg on a plate.
- Transfer the content of the preparation content.
- Sprinkle 10 g of white sesame seed, 10 g of sunflower seed on the plate.
Baking
- Cook in the oven at 200°C during 15min.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve Hot.
