Ham and Cheese Pinwheels (Printable)
Golden puff pastry spirals with ham and melted cheese, ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 sheet puff pastry (about 8.8 oz), thawed if frozen
→ Filling
02 - 5.3 oz thinly sliced ham
03 - 3.5 oz shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese
04 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
05 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Finish
07 - 1 egg, beaten
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll puff pastry on lightly floured surface. Spread Dijon mustard evenly over surface if using.
03 - Arrange ham slices evenly on pastry, leaving 1/2-inch border along one long edge. Sprinkle cheese and chives evenly over ham. Season with black pepper.
04 - Starting from opposite long edge, tightly roll pastry into a log toward the border. Press edge firmly to seal.
05 - Cut roll into 16 even pieces. Place pinwheels cut side up on prepared baking sheet, spacing apart.
06 - Brush tops with beaten egg for glossy finish.
07 - Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
08 - Cool slightly before serving warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These are the ultimate crowd pleaser that disappear faster than you can bake them
- The puff pastry creates these incredibly flaky layers that contrast perfectly with the savory filling
02 -
- If the puff pastry gets too warm while you are working it becomes impossible to handle so pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes
- A sharp knife is essential for clean slices otherwise you squish the spiral and the pinwheels lose their shape
03 -
- Use a serrated knife and saw gently through the pastry instead of pressing down to maintain the spiral shape
- Space the pinwheels at least 2 inches apart on the baking sheet so they puff up instead of merging together