Save to Pins 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.
Save to Pins Notes
Substitute turkey or chicken slices for ham if preferred. Add chopped chives, caramelized onions, or a pinch of paprika for extra flavor. 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.
Required Tools
Baking sheet, Parchment paper, Sharp knife, Pastry brush, Rolling pin (optional)
Nutritional Information
Calories: 95, Total Fat: 6 g, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 4 g
Save to Pins Questions & Answers
- → What type of pastry is best for pinwheels?
Ready-rolled puff pastry works best, offering a flaky and golden texture once baked.
- → Can I substitute the ham with other proteins?
Yes, turkey or chicken slices make excellent alternatives for a different flavor.
- → How do I prevent the cheese from leaking during baking?
Rolling the pastry tightly and sealing edges well helps keep the filling contained.
- → Is Dijon mustard necessary?
It's optional but adds a mild tang that complements the ham and cheese nicely.
- → How should leftovers be stored?
Keep them in an airtight container and reheat briefly in the oven to restore crispness.