HAM&CHEESE by Cyrille Van Der Stuyft

Rcette Ham And Cheese du chef Cyrille Van Der Stuyft

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Preparation

  1. CROISSANT DOUGH

    1. Pâton 1 (striped): 2 simple folds
    2. Pâton 2 (base): 1 double fold + 1 simple fold

    • PÂTON 1 – STRIPED
      1. Roll out to 1.5 cm thickness.
      2. Cut in half and stack the pieces.
      3. Roll out to 1 cm thickness and 20 cm in length.
      4. Cut strips of 0.5 cm by 20 cm.
    • PÂTON 2 – BASE
      1. Roll out into a rectangle of 20 x 36 cm.
      2. Place the strips from Pâton 1 on top.
      3. Laminate lengthwise to form a rectangle of 36 x 72 cm with a thickness of 3 mm.
      4. Cut 4 strips of 18 x 36 cm.
  2. ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

    FAÇONNAGE
    1. Using a piping bag, pipe a generous layer of fromage blanc.
    2. Then place a few slices of emmental and finish with strips of ham.
    3. Fold the strip in half to 16 cm (8 + 8 cm), leaving 2 cm to fold and seal.
    4. Cut into 6 ham & cheese portions, each 6 cm wide.

    PROOFING
    2 hours at 24°C (75° F)

    BAKING
    Bake for ~16 minutes at 170°C (340° F) in a fan oven OR ~10-11 minutes at 230°C (450° F) in a deck oven.

    COOLING
    Cool on a wire rack.
Photo of Cyrille Van Der Stuyft

Cyrille began his journey in his family’s bakery, gaining recognition early on by winning his first competition at just 19, earning the title of one of the Best Young Bakers in France.
ln 2015, at only 27 years old, Cyrille Van Der Stuyft achieved the prestigious title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF) in the baking category.
Renowned for his mastery of dough and viennoiseries, Cyrille is celebrated for the precision and artistry of his creations. ln 2022, he authored «Viennoiseries: Leçons en Pas à Pas», a definitive guide to his craft.
This recipe combines the richness of croissant dough with a savory filling of Isigny Sainte-Mère Fromage Blanc, Emmental, and ham. The process involves precise laminating, shaping, and layering techniques to create a flaky, golden pastry with a creamy, cheesy interior. Topped with sesame seeds for added texture, these pastries are proofed to perfection and baked until crisp, delivering a deliciously indulgent twist on classic ham and cheese.