Pin It Flaky, golden pastry spirals filled with savory ham and melted cheese—perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party finger food.
Ingredients
- Pastry: 1 sheet (about 250 g) ready-rolled puff pastry (chilled, not frozen)
- Filling: 100 g thinly sliced cooked ham
- Filling: 100 g grated cheddar cheese (or Swiss cheese)
- Filling: 2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Filling: Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- For Baking: 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Step 3:
- Spread Dijon mustard evenly over the pastry, if using.
- Step 4:
- Arrange ham slices evenly over the mustard, leaving a 1 cm border along one long edge.
- Step 5:
- Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over the ham. Season lightly with black pepper.
- Step 6:
- Starting from the long edge without the border, tightly roll up the pastry into a log, sealing the edge with a bit of beaten egg.
- Step 7:
- Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 16 equal pieces.
- Step 8:
- Place pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Step 9:
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Step 10:
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- Step 11:
- Cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Pin It Required Tools
Baking sheet parchment paper sharp knife pastry brush rolling pin (optional)
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten) eggs milk (cheese) and pork (ham). May contain traces of nuts or soy if present in the pastry—always check packaging.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 95 Total Fat: 6 g Carbohydrates: 7 g Protein: 4 g
Pin It Enjoy these savory pinwheels as a perfect appetizer for any gathering.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of pastry is best for pinwheels?
Ready-rolled puff pastry works best, offering a flaky, golden texture after baking.
- → Can I use different cheeses for the filling?
Yes, Swiss or other melting cheeses can be substituted for cheddar to vary flavors.
- → How do I prevent the filling from leaking during baking?
Rolling tightly and sealing the edge with egg wash helps keep fillings secure.
- → Are these pinwheels suitable for make-ahead preparation?
Yes, prepare and slice pinwheels ahead; refrigerate before baking for freshness.
- → What serving suggestions complement these pinwheels?
Pair with honey-mustard dipping sauce or a fresh green salad for balanced flavors.