Description
Savory ham and cheese pinwheels bring delightful spirals of flavor to any gathering. Quick party appetizers roll creamy cheese and salty ham into irresistible bites you’ll devour with pure enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices deli ham
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Binding and Spread:
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a smooth, flat surface for even baking.
- Gently unfold the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface, allowing it to soften slightly at room temperature for easier handling.
- Spread cream cheese evenly across the pastry, creating a thin, uniform layer that will help bind the filling ingredients together.
- Arrange the deli ham slices over the cream cheese, covering the entire surface with minimal overlap.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the ham, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Dust the cheese layer with dried parsley, garlic powder, and black pepper, distributing the seasonings evenly for balanced flavor.
- Carefully roll the pastry from one long side to the other, creating a tight, compact cylinder that will form the pinwheel shape.
- Slice the rolled pastry into 1-inch thick rounds, using a sharp knife to create clean, precise cuts.
- Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece for even heat circulation.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg, which will create a golden, glossy finish during baking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the pastry turns puffy and achieves a rich, golden-brown color.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set and prevent burning.
Notes
- Swap ham with turkey or plant-based alternatives for dietary modifications, ensuring everyone can enjoy these delightful pinwheels.
- Chill the rolled pastry for 15 minutes before slicing to achieve cleaner, more precise cuts and maintain the structural integrity of the pinwheels.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like Swiss, mozzarella, or goat cheese to create unique flavor profiles and keep the recipe exciting.
- Add a light sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning or crushed red pepper flakes for an extra flavor boost that transforms the basic recipe into a gourmet appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg