Save Flaky, golden pastry spirals filled with savory ham and melted cheese—perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party finger food.
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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)
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Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare pastry:
- Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Apply mustard:
- Spread Dijon mustard evenly over the pastry, if using.
- Arrange ham:
- Arrange ham slices evenly over the mustard, leaving a 1 cm border along one long edge.
- Add cheese and pepper:
- Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over the ham. Season lightly with black pepper.
- Roll pastry:
- 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.
- Slice roll:
- Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 16 equal pieces.
- Place on baking sheet:
- Place pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Egg wash:
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake:
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- Cool and serve:
- Cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
Serve with a honey-mustard dipping sauce or alongside a green salad.
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.
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This recipe makes a delicious crowd-pleaser ideal for any party. Enjoy the delightful blend of ham and cheese in every bite.
