Pin 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
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 Serve with a honey-mustard dipping sauce or alongside a green salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly in the oven to crisp up.
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 This recipe makes a fantastic party snack that everyone will enjoy. Try serving with different cheeses for variety.
Recipe FAQ
- → Can I substitute the ham with other meats?
Yes, turkey or chicken slices work well as alternatives, providing a lighter but still savory filling.
- → What type of cheese is best for melting in these pinwheels?
Cheddar or Swiss cheese are excellent choices since they melt smoothly and complement the ham’s flavor.
- → How do you prevent the pastry from becoming soggy?
Spreading mustard and leaving a small border along the pastry edge helps prevent moisture buildup, keeping the pinwheels crisp.
- → Is it necessary to use an egg wash?
Brushing with beaten egg adds a glossy, golden finish while helping to seal the roll edges during baking.
- → How should leftovers be stored and reheated?
Store pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat briefly in the oven to restore crispness.