Ham and Leek Pies
Ham and leek pies are savoury puff pastry parcels filled with tender unsmoked gammon, soft leeks and a creamy cider sauce. The Thermomix cooks the gammon, sautés the leeks and blends the flour-thickened sauce to a velvety consistency, all in one bowl. A comforting main course, ideal for a cosy weekend dinner.
About this recipe
Ham and Leek Pies with the Thermomix TM7 bring a beloved British comfort classic straight to your kitchen table. If you have been searching for an all-in-one kitchen machine recipe that turns a boneless gammon joint, sweet leeks and a splash of cider into a rich, satisfying dinner, this is it. The TM7 gently cooks the gammon until tender, sautés the leeks in olive oil until silky, then blends flour and stock directly into the cider sauce, creating a lump-free, velvety filling without any manual stirring. Wrapped in ready-rolled puff pastry and baked until golden, these pies deliver crisp layers outside and a creamy, savoury heart inside. They are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner when you want something warming, yet impressive enough for a relaxed Sunday lunch with family or friends.
Preparation tips
- Cut the leeks into even rings and rinse them thoroughly under cold water before sautéing, as grit often hides between the layers and can ruin the silky texture of the pie filling.
- Let the cider sauce cool slightly before spooning it onto the ready-rolled puff pastry, otherwise the steam will make the pastry soggy and prevent it from rising into crisp, golden layers.
- Swap the egg wash for a brush of olive oil if you want a lighter finish, and save leftover gammon and sauce filling for a next-day pasta bake or stuffed jacket potatoes.
Recipe variations
- Make a vegetarian version by replacing the gammon with diced smoked tofu and using vegetable stock paste instead of chicken stock; the leeks and cider sauce keep all the comforting flavour intact.
- For a festive winter variation, add a spoonful of wholegrain mustard and a handful of grated mature cheddar to the cider sauce, then top the pies with a sprig of thyme before baking for a holiday-worthy twist.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Gentle simmering - The Thermomix cooks the boneless gammon joint slowly in water until fork-tender and juicy for shredding. [Precise Control]. [Precision Control]
- Time savings - The TM7 sautés the leeks in olive oil in one bowl while the gammon rests, cutting prep time significantly. [Time Saving]. [Time Savings]
- Even blending - The Thermomix mixes the flour into the cider and stock sauce until completely lump-free and velvety. [Multi-Function]
- Built-in scale - Weigh the plain flour and chicken stock paste directly in the mixing bowl for exact, consistent sauce thickness. [Built-in Scale]
- Hands-free sauce - The TM7 heats and stirs the cider sauce automatically so you can line the tins with puff pastry meanwhile. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- unsmoked gammon joint, boneless
- water
- leeks
- olive oil
- plain flour
- cider
- chicken stock paste, homemade
- ground black pepper
- puff pastry, ready-rolled
- medium egg (optional)