Description
Mini Ham & Cheese Galettes are flaky, individual pastries filled with ham, apples, Gruyère cheese, and a touch of fig mustard spread. Perfect for brunch, appetizers, or snack boards.
Ingredients
Scale
400g refrigerated pie crusts
¼ cup fig preserves
2 tbsp whole-grain mustard
2 medium apples, sliced thin
6 slices Black Forest ham, halved
½ cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
¼ tsp black pepper
1 egg
1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat & prepare
Preheat your oven to 400 °F (about 200 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Roll out & cut rounds
Unroll the refrigerated pie crust(s). Using a 6‑inch round cutter (or a bowl or plate as a guide), cut rounds from the dough. Gather scraps, roll lightly on a floured surface, and cut additional rounds until you have a total of 6 circles. - Mix the spread
In a small bowl, whisk together the fig preserves and whole-grain mustard until smooth. - Assemble the galettes
Place each dough round onto the parchment-lined sheet. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the fig-mustard mixture onto each crust, leaving about a 1‑inch border around the edge. - Layer fillings
On each round, arrange apple slices over the spread in a decorative, overlapping fashion. Then place the ham (halved slices) atop the apples. Sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese evenly over the top. Finish with a dab of chopped thyme and a light dusting of black pepper. - Fold the edges
Gently fold the edges of the dough inward over the filling, pleating or adjusting as needed, leaving the center open so the filling is visible. - Egg wash & baking
Whisk together the egg and water. Brush the exposed edges of the crust with this mixture to encourage browning. Bake in the preheated oven until the crusts turn deep golden brown and apples are tender, about 20 minutes. - Cool & serve
Let the galettes rest for a few minutes after pulling them from the oven, then serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Swap apples with pears for a variation.
Use Swiss or cheddar if Gruyère isn’t available.
Freeze unbaked galettes for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 galette
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Sugar: ~9g
- Carbohydrates: ~32g
- Protein: ~11g