Savory Ham Cheese Pinwheels (Printable Version)

Golden puff pastry filled with savory ham and cheddar, baked to crisp perfection.

# What You Need:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet (~250 g) ready-rolled puff pastry, chilled

→ Filling

02 - 100 g thinly sliced cooked ham
03 - 100 g 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 Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface.
03 - Evenly spread Dijon mustard over the pastry surface, if using.
04 - Arrange the thinly sliced ham 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, tightly roll the pastry into a log, sealing the edge with a small amount of beaten egg.
07 - Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 16 equal slices.
08 - Place the pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
09 - Brush the tops of the pinwheels with beaten egg to enhance browning.
10 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the pinwheels are golden brown and crisp.
11 - Allow the pinwheels to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Substitute turkey or chicken slices for ham if preferred.
  • Add chopped chives, caramelized onions, or a pinch of paprika for extra flavor.
03 -
  • Serve with a honey-mustard dipping sauce or alongside a green salad.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container—reheat briefly in the oven to crisp up.
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