Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels Recipe
Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels Recipe creates perfect party appetizers. These golden, flaky spirals combine savory ham with melted cheese.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Sharp knife
- Rolling Pin
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
- 4 oz sliced ham chopped finely
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 egg beaten for wash
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) temperature.
- Roll puff pastry into 12x10 inch rectangle.
- Spread Dijon mustard evenly across pastry surface.
- Sprinkle chopped ham over mustard layer evenly.
- Add shredded cheese on top of ham.
- Season with black pepper lightly across surface.
- Roll pastry tightly from long side carefully.
- Slice roll into 12 equal pinwheel pieces.
- Place pinwheels on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush tops with beaten egg wash thoroughly.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving immediately.
Notes
- Thaw puff pastry completely before rolling to prevent cracking
- Don't overfill pinwheels or they'll unroll during baking
- Chill rolled pastry for 30 minutes for cleaner slices
- Use sharp knife to cut clean pinwheel shapes
- Brush egg wash evenly for golden color