Save Flaky, golden pastry spirals filled with savory ham and melted cheese—perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party finger food.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes
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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)
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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 1820 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- Step 11:
- Cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Save Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly in the oven to crisp up.
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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
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Enjoy these pinwheels as a delicious and easy appetizer that can please any crowd.
Cooking Questions & Answers
- → What kind of pastry is used for the pinwheels?
Ready-rolled puff pastry is used, offering a flaky, golden texture when baked.
- → Can I substitute the ham with other meats?
Yes, turkey or chicken slices work well as alternatives for the filling.
- → Is Dijon mustard necessary in the filling?
Dijon mustard adds a subtle tang but can be omitted or adjusted to taste.
- → How should the pinwheels be baked?
Bake on parchment-lined sheets at 200°C (400°F) for 18–20 minutes until golden and crisp.
- → What are some suggested flavor variations?
Try adding chopped chives, caramelized onions, or a sprinkle of paprika to enhance the flavor.
