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Ham and Cheese Pinwheels Recipe Easy Buttery Puff Pastry Snack

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These flaky, buttery ham and cheese pinwheels are made with puff pastry for a quick, crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer. Melty cheese and savory ham are rolled up and baked until golden, making them perfect for parties, brunch, or after-school treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (about 8 oz / 225 g)
  • 6–8 thin slices deli ham (about 4 oz / 120 g; honey or smoked ham)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (about 4 oz / 100 g; sharp cheddar, Swiss, or Gruyère)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Cracked black pepper, to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out thawed puff pastry to about 12 x 10 inches.
  3. Spread Dijon mustard evenly over the pastry, leaving a ½-inch border on all sides (optional).
  4. Arrange ham slices in a single layer over the mustard. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly across the ham.
  5. Sprinkle fresh thyme or parsley and cracked black pepper over the cheese, if using.
  6. Starting from the long edge, carefully roll up the pastry into a tight log. Chill the log for 10 minutes to firm up for slicing.
  7. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the log into 12 equal rounds, about 1 inch thick.
  8. Lay pinwheels flat on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Brush tops with beaten egg.
  9. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Cheese should be bubbling and pastry crisp.
  10. Let pinwheels cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

Chill the rolled pastry log before slicing for cleaner pinwheels. Don’t overstuff with cheese or ham to avoid difficulty rolling and slicing. For gluten-free or dairy-free options, use specialty puff pastry and cheese. Pinwheels can be made ahead and baked from frozen. Best served warm; reheat in oven for crispiness.

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