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Savory puff pastry rolls filled with melted ham and cheese pinwheels bits of crispy bacon, baked to a golden brown, and garnished with chopped parsley on a wooden board.

ham and cheese pinwheels

Flaky, buttery ham and cheese pinwheels with melted cheese and savory ham — these ham and cheese pinwheels are the easiest snack, lunch, or party bite you’ll ever make. Ready in 20 minutes, make-ahead friendly, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 20 pinwheels
Course: Appetizer, Snack, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

The Base
  • 2 sheets Puff pastry -Thawed but still cold
  • 10 slices Deli ham - Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese -Cheddar Swiss, or your favorite
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard - Optional adds flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise - Optional for creaminess
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 pinch Black pepper - Adds mild spice
  • 2 tablespoon Cream cheese -Spread for richness
  • 1 teaspoon Poppy or sesame seeds -For garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder -For extra flavor
  • 1 Egg beaten -For egg wash (optiona

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet (Standard size works best)
  • 1 Parchment Paper (Prevents sticking)
  • 1 Sharp Knife (For clean slicing)
  • 1 Cutting Board (To roll and cut dough)
  • 1 Pastry Brush (For butter or egg wash)

Method
 

  1. Prep Thaw puff pastry in the fridge overnight or 40 minutes on the counter. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather all ingredients.
  2. Assemble Unroll puff pastry on a clean surface. Spread Dijon mustard and mayonnaise evenly across the sheet. Layer ham slices slightly overlapping, then sprinkle shredded cheese over top.
    Rectangular puff pastry tart topped with folded slices of ham and a generous layer of shredded cheese, sprinkled with black pepper, placed on parchment paper over a gray surface.
  3. Prep Starting from the long edge, roll the pastry tightly into a log, seam side down. Chill the roll in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm it up, then slice into ½-inch rounds using a sharp knife.
  4. Bake – Oven Arrange pinwheels on parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart. Brush with egg wash or melted butter for shine, sprinkle with seeds if using. Bake 15–18 minutes, until puffed and golden.
    Golden-brown pastry rolls baked on a tray, shaped into spirals, topped with sesame and poppy seeds, and glistening with egg wash for a shiny finish.
  5. Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 45gCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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