This easy puff pastry pie with cheese, ham, and bacon has a golden, flaky crust and a rich filling of mozzarella, Gouda, and cream cheese. The cream cheese is the ingredient that keeps the filling moist and creamy, making this savory pie an easy choice for lunch, dinner, or parties.
Easy Puff Pastry Pie with Cheese Ham and Bacon
12
servings15
minutes45
minutes510
kcal1
hourAn easy savory puff pastry pie filled with mozzarella, Gouda, ham, and bacon. A simple cream cheese layer keeps the filling rich and creamy, while the pastry bakes until crisp and golden.
Ingredients
- For the Puff Pastry Pie
500 g 17.6 oz Puff Pastry (1 package)
200 g 7 oz Cream Cheese
20 g 1 1/2 tbsp Milk
200 g 7 oz Ham or turkey
200 g 7 oz Shredded Mozzarella
200 g 7 oz Shredded Gouda
200 g 7 oz Bacon
Black Pepper, to taste
- For the Egg Wash
1 1 Large Egg
20 g 1 1/2 tbsp Milk
Sesame Seeds, for sprinkling
Recipe directions
- Cut the ham and bacon into small cubes. You can replace the ham with turkey or another deli meat of your choice.
- In a bowl, combine the cream cheese with 20 g of milk. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the first sheet of puff pastry on it.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the cream cheese mixture.
- Add a little black pepper, followed by the diced ham and bacon.
- Sprinkle the shredded Gouda evenly over the filling.
- Gently roll out the second sheet of puff pastry slightly so that it is large enough to cover the pie.
- Place the second pastry sheet over the filling. Press the edges together with a fork to seal, then carefully tuck them underneath.
- Gently press the surface with your hands to distribute the filling evenly.
- Lightly score the top into portions without cutting all the way through the pastry.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg with 20 g of milk. Brush the surface of the pie with the egg wash.
- Make a small hole in the center of each scored portion to allow steam to escape.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C / 355°F, conventional top-and-bottom heat, for 40–50 minutes, until the puff pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Allow the pie to rest for approximately 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
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How to Keep Puff Pastry Crispy
Puff pastry needs sufficient heat and baking time to develop its characteristic flaky layers.
For this recipe, the oven should be fully preheated to 180°C / 355°F before baking.
Make sure the edges are sealed firmly with a fork to help prevent the melted cheese from escaping.
The small holes made in the top pastry allow steam to escape during baking.
Avoid removing the pie too early. The surface should be well risen and golden, and the bottom pastry should be properly baked.
Why Score the Pastry Before Baking?
Lightly scoring the top makes it easier to divide the finished pie into portions.
The important detail is not to cut all the way through the pastry.
This keeps the top layer intact while providing a guide for slicing after baking.
How to Get a Golden Puff Pastry Crust
Brushing the pastry with a mixture of egg and milk creates a glossy, golden finish.
The sesame seeds are optional but add a pleasant texture and make the pie look similar to traditional Greek bakery-style savory pies.
Apply the egg wash gently and evenly over the surface.