Defrost puff pastry in the refrigerator, per package instructions.
Peel and thinly slice onion into half-moons.
Cut Brie into ¼-inch thick slices.
Heat olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and lightly browned around the edges (about 15-20 minutes). Scrape onions into a small bowl to cool.
Lay out puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
Use a rolling pin to roll into a 12 x 12-inch square.
Cut dough in thirds horizontally and vertically, so that you have nine 4-inch squares. Place onto a parchment-paper lined sheet pan.
Swipe a bit of mustard onto each pastry, then add 1 piece of ham on each one.
Top ham with a tablespoon of the onions, and a slice of cheese.
Tuck the ham around the onions and cheese, so that you can fold over the two opposite corners of the pastry dough.
Crack egg into a small bowl, and whisk with a teaspoon of water and a pinch of salt.
Paint one exposed corner of each pastry with the egg wash using a pastry brush. Then lift up the opposite corner of the dough and press the egg washed corner on top of it to seal. Repeat for all of the pastries.
Cover the egg wash with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator.
Move baking sheet into the freezer to chill for 30 minutes.
While pastries are chilling, preheat the oven to 400°F.
After 30 minutes, remove the pastries from the freezer and paint all of the exposed pastry dough with egg wash.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until pastry is cooked through and golden brown.
Garnish pastries with chopped chives and a drizzle of hot honey.
Notes
Storage Tips: Best eaten fresh. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in a 350° F oven for 8 to 10 minutes. You can also reheat in an air fryer. Reheating in the microwave is not recommended, because it won’t crisp up the pastry again.Expert Tips:
Keep the dough cold. If the pastry starts to feel soft or sticky while you're assembling, pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes before continuing.
Don’t rush the onions. Give yourself at least 15 to 20 minutes for proper caramelization. (In fact, great caramelization takes even longer at a lower heat, but I think this middle ground version works best here.)
Don't skip the freezer time. This is one of the most important techniques in this recipe. Cold butter hitting a hot oven is what creates all those beautiful flaky pastry layers.
If your baking sheet doesn’t fit in your freezer, just transfer the puff pastry ham and cheese bundles to a parchment-lined cutting board or large plate instead.