Description
These Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels are a delicious appetizer or snack that can be made in no time. The flaky puff pastry is filled with savory ham, gooey cheese, and a hint of Dijon mustard, making them a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 slices deli ham, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (Swiss, cheddar, Gruyère, or a blend)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- sesame seeds or poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry, spread mustard, layer ham and cheese, then roll into a log.
- Slice and arrange: Cut the log into rounds, place them on the baking sheet.
- Egg wash and seed topping: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle seeds, then bake until golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with different types of cheese or add additional ingredients like herbs or veggies.
- These pinwheels can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg