# What You'll Need:
→ Pastry
01 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry (chilled, approx. 8.8 oz)
→ Filling
02 - 3.5 oz thinly sliced cooked ham
03 - 3.5 oz grated cheddar 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)
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
03 - Evenly spread Dijon mustard over the pastry if using.
04 - Arrange the ham slices evenly, leaving a 0.4-inch border along one long edge.
05 - Sprinkle grated cheese uniformly over the ham and season with black pepper to taste.
06 - Starting from the long edge without the border, tightly roll the pastry into a log and seal the edge with a small amount of beaten egg.
07 - Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 16 equal pieces.
08 - Place pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
09 - Brush the tops of the pinwheels with the beaten egg.
10 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
11 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
