Save It 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 It Notes
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)
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.
Save It This finger food makes a great party appetizer and is easy to prepare ahead of time.
Common Questions About Recipes
- → What type of pastry works best for these pinwheels?
Ready-rolled puff pastry ensures flaky, golden results with minimal effort.
- → Can I substitute the ham with other meats?
Yes, turkey or chicken slices can be used as alternatives to ham for different flavors.
- → How do you get the pastry to be golden and crisp?
Brushing the tops with beaten egg before baking helps achieve a shiny, golden crust.
- → Is it possible to add extra flavor to the filling?
Chopped chives, caramelized onions, or a pinch of paprika can be added for enhanced taste.
- → How should leftovers be stored and reheated?
Store pinwheels in an airtight container and reheat briefly in the oven to regain crispness.
- → What cheese can be used besides cheddar?
Swiss cheese is a suitable alternative, offering a mild, complementary flavor.