Cheese and Ham Pastries
Skip the queue at the bakery and try these slimming-friendly homemade Cheese and Ham Pastries. Crunchy and golden, it’s impossible to say no to one of these!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories178
- Carbs23g
- Protein9.7g
- Fat4.5g
- Saturates2.4g
- Sugars3.2g
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Next time you fancy a flaky baked treat, make yourself a batch of these Cheese and Ham Pastries. So quick and easy to whip up, you’re going to love how much lower in calories they are than the ones you’d usually get from the bakery!
We’ve used our favourite trick of swapping pastry for tortilla wraps – don’t judge it until you’ve tried it! The wraps get all golden and crispy in the oven, giving you that perfect crunch when you bite into these delicious parcels.
We’ve mixed together cream cheese, spinach, tomatoes, ham and some Cheddar (because there’s no such thing as too much cheese) to stuff inside these pastries. You can just imagine how cheesy and delicious they are fresh from the oven!
At just 178 calories each, they’re ideal for a mid-afternoon snack or you can add some chips or salad on the side to turn them into a lovely lunch.
What diets are these Cheese and Ham Pastries suitable for?
This Cheese and Ham Pastries recipe can be made gluten free as long as you use gluten free tortilla wraps.
If you’d like to make this recipe dairy free, please swap the following ingredients for suitable non-dairy alternatives:
- Reduced fat Cheddar cheese
- Light cream cheese
As always, take extra care when cooking for people with allergies and be sure to use different utensils, cookware and preparation areas.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Cheese and Ham Pastries?
Nope! This recipe is nice and simple. You should be able to pick up everything you need as part of your usual weekly food shop.
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How many calories are in these Cheese and Ham Pastries?
There are 178 calories per portion in this Cheese and Ham Pastries recipe, which means it falls into our Everyday Light recipe category. If you’re counting calories or following one of the popular diet plans like Weight Watchers, this recipe fits in perfectly!
NHS guidelines suggest men should aim for 2,500 calories per day to maintain a healthy body weight, and women require around 2000 calories. Each person has different calorie requirements depending on their goal, so you may want to adjust your daily calorie intake according to your own personal goal.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200ºC.
Step 2
Add the cream cheese and Dijon mustard to a bowl and mix until smooth. Add the spinach, tomato, ham and Cheddar cheese.
Step 3
Stir until fully combined, sprinkle in the garlic granules and season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Lay a tortilla wrap flat on a surface and cut off the rounded edges to make a square. Repeat with the other tortillas.
Step 5
Brush the edges of the wrap with beaten egg, creating a border of about 5cm.
Step 6
Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the centre of each square and spread up to the egg border.
Step 7
Fold each corner of the square into the centre to encase the filling and press down lightly.
Step 8
Brush the finished parcels with the egg and place onto the baking tray.
Step 9
Cook for 12 minutes until the wrap has turned golden and is crispy.
What could I serve with these Cheese and Ham Pastries?
Although we enjoy nibbling on these Cheese and Ham Pastries whenever we get a bit peckish, you can also add a side dish and turn them into a proper lunch or dinner. You can never go wrong with chips and a side salad – try one of the following recipes:
How do you know when Cheese and Ham Pastries are cooked?
You should cook these Cheese and Ham Pastries until the tortilla wrap casing has turned golden brown and crisp. This will take around 12 minutes.
To keep your family safe, the advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and maintained that temperature for 2 minutes.
How long can you keep Cheese and Ham Pastries in the fridge?
It’s best that you eat this recipe within 4 hours of serving it.
This recipe will always taste best when it’s freshly cooked and eaten right away. If you store cooked Cheese and Ham Pastries in the fridge you may find that the wraps become soggy and the filling starts to separate. Luckily, they don’t take long to make from scratch and it’s worth it for that delicious crunch!
Can I freeze Cheese and Ham Pastries?
We wouldn’t recommend freezing this recipe as the wraps may become soggy and the filling could start to separate. These Cheese and Ham Pastries are quick to make, and they always taste best fresh from the oven.
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Cheese and Ham Pastries
Skip the queue at the bakery and try these slimming-friendly homemade Cheese and Ham Pastries. Crunchy and golden, it’s impossible to say no to one of these!
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
12 MINS
- KCals 178
- Carbs 23G
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200ºC.
- Add the cream cheese and Dijon mustard to a bowl and mix until smooth. Add the spinach, tomato, ham and Cheddar cheese.
- Stir until fully combined, sprinkle in the garlic granules and season with salt and pepper.
- Lay a tortilla wrap flat on a surface and cut off the rounded edges to make a square. Repeat with the other tortillas.
- Brush the edges of the wrap with beaten egg, creating a border of about 5cm.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the centre of each square and spread up to the egg border.
- Fold each corner of the square into the centre to encase the filling and press down lightly.
- Brush the finished parcels with the egg and place onto the baking tray.
- Cook for 12 minutes until the wrap has turned golden and is crispy.
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