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Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Delicious Ham and Cheese Pinwheels for Quick Gourmet Snacking

These Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are quick, gourmet appetizers perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Gourmet
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Frozen Puff Pastry Thaw overnight in the refrigerator for best results.
For the Filling
  • 1.5 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Can substitute with yellow mustard.
  • 6 slices Deli Ham Opt for quality thinly sliced ham.
  • 1 cup Grated Gruyère or Sharp Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with mozzarella.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley Can use chives or omit.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
  1. Start by laying one sheet of thawed puff pastry on a clean surface or plastic wrap. Using a rolling pin, roll the pastry into a rectangle measuring approximately 10x12 inches.
  2. Spread 1.5 tablespoons of Dijon mustard evenly across the surface of the rolled pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
  3. Place six slices of quality deli ham evenly over the mustard, followed by one cup of grated Gruyère or sharp cheddar cheese.
  4. Starting from one long edge of the pastry rectangle, tightly roll the dough into a log shape. Trim the ends of the log for a clean presentation.
  5. Wrap the rolled pastry log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 20 minutes.
  6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 with a second sheet of puff pastry, using the remainder of the Dijon mustard, deli ham, and cheese.
  7. While the second log chills, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. After chilling, remove the pastry logs from the refrigerator and slice each log into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.
  9. Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 18 minutes or until the pinwheels are puffed and golden brown.
  10. Once baked, remove the ham and cheese pinwheels from the oven and let them cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pinwheels are freezer-friendly and can be made ahead of time for easy serving at gatherings.

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