These Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels are flaky, buttery, and perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party bite 🥐🧀
🥓 Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 4–6 slices ham (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Optional:
- Mustard or mayo (for extra flavor)
- Herbs like parsley or oregano
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper
2. Roll and fill
- Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle
- Spread a thin layer of mustard or mayo (optional)
- Lay ham slices evenly over the pastry
- Sprinkle cheese on top
3. Roll and slice
- Roll the pastry tightly into a log (like a jelly roll)
- Slice into ½–1 inch thick pinwheels
4. Bake
- Place slices flat on the baking tray
- Brush tops with beaten egg
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and puffed
5. Serve
- Let cool slightly and serve warm
💡 Tips
- Chill the rolled log for 10–15 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts
- Don’t overfill or the cheese may leak out
- Works great with leftover meats
💬 Perfect for: tea-time snacks, lunchboxes, or quick entertaining
If you want, I can give a pizza-style version or a spicy version with chili flakes and garlic butter 🔥
