Description
Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels provide the perfect balance of flaky, buttery texture and savory, melted goodness. These bite-sized appetizers are great for holiday parties, after-school snacks, or a light weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
1 sheet Frozen Puff Pastry
6–8 slices Deli Ham
1.5 cups Swiss or Gruyere Cheese
2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
1 large Egg
1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Pastry: Lightly flour your clean kitchen counter, lay out the thawed puff pastry, and roll it to a consistent thickness
- Apply the Base: Spread the Dijon mustard evenly on the pastry, leaving a border around the edges
- Layer the Fillings: Place ham slices over the mustard, followed by the cheese and garlic powder
- Roll the Dough: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the pastry into a log and pinch seam to seal
- Chill the Log: Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes
- Preheat and Slice: Preheat oven to 400°F, line a baking sheet with parchment, and slice the log into 1-inch thick pieces
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and puffed up
- Garnish and Serve: Let cool for five minutes and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving
Notes
Use high-quality deli ham and real butter puff pastry for the best results.
Do not overstuff the pinwheels to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg