World Flavors Cookbook

Canastitas de Jamón y Queso

Mini pastry cups filled with ham, cheese, and béchamel — the finger food of every Argentine birthday party and celebration.

Cuisine: Argentina

Ingredients

• 20 mini tart shells (store-bought or homemade shortcrust)
• 200g cooked ham, diced
• 150g mozzarella, grated
• 200ml bechamel sauce (butter, flour, milk)
• Salt, pepper, nutmeg

Instructions

1. Make bechamel: melt butter, add flour, whisk in milk until thick. Season.
2. Mix ham and cheese into bechamel.
3. Fill each tart shell with the mixture.
4. Bake at 180C for 12-15 minutes until golden.
5. Serve warm.