Cheese and Ham Pastries
Chinese Chinese - Chicken

Cheese and Ham Pastries

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  9 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 4 low-calorie tortilla wraps
  • • 25 g reduced fat Cheddar cheese, (finely grated)
  • • 20 g spinach, (finely chopped)
  • • 1 tomato, (diced)
  • • 60 g wafer thin ham, (finely sliced)
  • • 2 tbsp light cream cheese
  • • 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
  • • 1/4 tsp garlic granules
  • • 1/2 egg, (beaten)
  • • salt and pepper, (to taste)

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Preheat the oven to 200ºC.

2
Phase 2

Add the cream cheese and Dijon mustard to a bowl and mix until smooth. Add the spinach, tomato, ham and Cheddar cheese.

3
Phase 3

Stir until fully combined, sprinkle in the garlic granules and season with salt and pepper.

4
Phase 4

Lay a tortilla wrap flat on a surface and cut off the rounded edges to make a square. Repeat with the other tortillas.

5
Phase 5

Brush the edges of the wrap with beaten egg, creating a border of about 5cm.

6
Phase 6

Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the centre of each square and spread up to the egg border.

7
Phase 7

Fold each corner of the square into the centre to encase the filling and press down lightly.

8
Phase 8

Brush the finished parcels with the egg and place onto the baking tray.

9
Phase 9

Cook for 12 minutes until the wrap has turned golden and is crispy.