Save 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.
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Save Recipe FAQs
- → What type of pastry is best for these pinwheels?
Ready-rolled puff pastry works best for flaky, golden layers. Keep it chilled for easy handling.
- → Can I substitute the ham with other proteins?
Yes, turkey or chicken slices make excellent alternatives that complement the cheese well.
- → How do I prevent the rolls from becoming soggy?
Leave a border on the pastry edge when layering and roll tightly to seal, then bake until crisp.
- → What cheese varieties work well in this dish?
Cheddar or Swiss cheese are ideal for their meltability and flavor, but other firm cheeses can be used.
- → Can I prepare these pinwheels ahead of time?
Yes, slice and arrange them on a baking sheet, then refrigerate before baking to maintain freshness.