Jigger & Joy - Secrets of the speakeasy, Spirit of the pub
← Back to Recipes
pastryEasyFrench

Ham and Gruyère Croissant Bites

Buttery croissants filled with black forest ham and melted gruyère

⏱️ Prep: 15min🍳 Cook: 12min⏰ Total: 27min👥 Serves: 24🌡️ hot
⚠️ Contains: 🌾 Gluten, 🥛 Dairy

Ingredients

  • 6croissants(day-old works well)
  • 12 slicesblack forest ham
  • 6 ozgruyère cheese(sliced)
  • 2 tbspDijon mustard
  • 2 tbspbutter(softened)
  • honey(optional, for drizzling)

📝 Make Ahead

Assemble ahead but bake just before serving for best texture.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Slice croissants in half horizontally
  3. Spread bottom halves with Dijon mustard
  4. Layer ham and gruyère on each bottom half
  5. Replace top halves and brush with softened butter
  6. Arrange on baking sheet
  7. Bake 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and croissants are golden
  8. Let cool slightly, then cut each croissant in half or thirds
  9. Drizzle with honey if desired
  10. Serve warm

💡 Pro Tips

Day-old croissants hold up better to filling and reheating. Gruyère melts beautifully but Swiss cheese works too. The honey drizzle adds a sweet-salty element that elevates the dish. Don't overfill or the croissants will be hard to eat.

📜 History

Croissants filled with ham and cheese are a French café staple, a simpler cousin to the more elaborate croque monsieur. The combination of buttery pastry, salty ham, and nutty gruyère is timelessly satisfying and translates perfectly to party-sized bites.

🍸 Pairs Well With

Also pairs well with:

champagnemimosawhite-wineprosecco