Flaky puff pastry encases layers of deli-style chicken and ham slices along with Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses for a simple, yet tasty, savory teatime treat that mimics the traditional flavors of the iconic entrée. Pictured with our Pastrami-Avocado Tea Sandwiches and Champagne & Tarragon Radish Flower Canapés.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Pastry Swirls
Serves: 10
Ingredients
- ½ (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry (1 sheet), slightly thawed
- 2 tablespoons coarse-ground country-style Dijon mustard
- 4 slices deli-style roast chicken
- 2 slices deli-style smoked ham
- ¾ cup coarsely shredded Gruyère cheese*
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese*
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- Garnish: fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface and using a rolling pin, roll out puff pastry sheet to a ⅛-inch thickness (approximately 12x10-inches).
- Spread mustard evenly on puff pastry to within 1 inch of edges. Top mustard layer evenly with chicken slices and then ham slices. Scatter cheeses evenly over ham. Sprinkle thyme and pepper evenly over cheeses.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon water. Brush a thin layer of egg mixture onto pastry border of one long side of puff pastry.
- Starting at the other long side, roll up pastry firmly and evenly to encase ingredients and form a cylinder. Pinch long edge into a seam and turn pastry roll so that seam side is down. Pinch ends together and tuck under. Refrigerate pastry roll for 30 minutes.
- Using a thin-bladed serrated bread knife in a gentle sawing motion, cut ends from pastry roll and discard ends. Cut roll into 10 (approximately 1-inch) slices. Lay slices on prepared baking sheet. Brush pastry slices with remaining egg mixture.
- Bake until golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
*Because pre-grated and pre-shredded cheeses have additives that can impact their texture, we recommend grating or shredding cheese from a block just before using.
Kitchen Tip: Use a bench scraper to help with rolling up pastry.
Make-Ahead Tip: Pastry roll can be assembled up to a day in advance, wrapped in plastic wrap, and refrigerated. Slice and bake just before serving.
Kitchen Tip: Use a bench scraper to help with rolling up pastry.
Make-Ahead Tip: Pastry roll can be assembled up to a day in advance, wrapped in plastic wrap, and refrigerated. Slice and bake just before serving.
