Ham and Cheese Pinwheels (Printable)
Flaky puff pastry spirals stuffed with ham and cheese, baked until golden and crispy
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 sheet puff pastry (about 8.8 oz), thawed if frozen
→ Filling
02 - 5 oz thinly sliced ham
03 - 3.5 oz shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese
04 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
05 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Finish
07 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. If using, spread Dijon mustard evenly over the surface.
03 - Arrange ham slices evenly on top of the pastry, leaving a 1/2 inch border along one long edge.
04 - Sprinkle shredded cheese and chives (if using) evenly over the ham. Season with black pepper.
05 - Starting from the opposite long edge, tightly roll the pastry into a log toward the border. Press the edge to seal.
06 - Slice the roll into 16 even pieces. Place pinwheels cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
07 - Brush tops with beaten egg for a glossy finish.
08 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
09 - Let cool slightly before serving warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They look impressive but come together in under twenty minutes
- The combination of flaky pastry and savory filling is impossible to resist
02 -
- Cold pastry creates flaky layers while warm pastry becomes greasy and flat
- A sharp knife prevents squishing the delicate roll as you slice
03 -
- Freeze unbaked slices on a tray, then transfer to a bag for baking straight from frozen later
- Rotate the baking sheet halfway through for even browning