Savory Ham Cheese Pinwheels (Printable)

Flaky pastry spirals with ham and melted cheese, ideal for parties and snacks.

# Ingredient list:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry, chilled (approx. 8.8 oz)

→ Filling

02 - 3.5 oz thinly sliced cooked ham
03 - 3.5 oz grated cheddar cheese or Swiss cheese
04 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (optional)
05 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For Baking

06 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

# How-to:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface.
03 - Spread Dijon mustard evenly over the dough if using.
04 - Arrange the ham slices evenly over the mustard, leaving a 0.4-inch (1 cm) border along one long edge.
05 - Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over the ham and season lightly with freshly ground black pepper.
06 - Starting from the long edge without the border, roll the pastry tightly into a log, sealing the edge with a small amount of beaten egg.
07 - Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 16 equal pieces.
08 - Place the pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared tray, spacing them slightly apart.
09 - Brush the tops of each pinwheel with beaten egg to enhance browning.
10 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and crisp.
11 - Allow pinwheels to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • Reheat briefly in the oven to crisp up the rolls.
03 -
  • Chill the rolled-up pastry before slicing to get clean pinwheel shapes.
  • Use a sharp serrated knife for even cuts without squashing the roll.
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