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Freshly baked ham and cheese pinwheels on a white serving plate, flaky and golden with melted cheese and herbs

Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Crispy, golden puff pastry filled with savory Ham and Cheese Pinwheels these Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s easy to make and loved by both kids and adults. Perfect for parties, brunches, or quick snacks.
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Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best ham and cheese pinwheels recipe, Cold ham and cheese pinwheels, Easy ham and cheese pinwheels puff pastry, Ham and cheese pinwheels baked, Ham and cheese pinwheels puff pastry, Ham and cheese pinwheels recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 16 pinwheels
Calories: 145kcal
Cost: 10$

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet (Rimmed works best)
  • 1 Parchment Paper or Silicone Mat (For easy cleanup)
  • 1 Rolling Pin (Or use a wine bottle)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing clean spirals)
  • 1 Pastry brush (For egg wash)
  • 2 Small mixing bowls (One for cream cheese mix, one for egg wash)

Ingredients

For the Pinwheels:

  • 1 sheet Puff pastry - Thawed but cold
  • 8–10 slices Deli ham - Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese - Or Swiss cheese
  • 4 oz Cream cheese - Softened
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard - Adds flavor
  • 1 Egg For egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon Water - To mix with egg

Optional Add-ins:

  • Handful Fresh spinach leaves - For extra greens
  • Few slices Pickles - Fun salty crunch
  • 1 teaspoon Everything bagel seasoning - Adds texture and flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - Optional
  • ½ teaspoon Dried herbs - Dill or parsley work well

For Serving:

  • ½ cup Marinara sauce - For pizza-style dipping
  • ½ cup Ranch dressing - Great for kids
  • ¼ cup Honey mustard - Sweet and tangy option

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F before baking
    Person sprinkling seasoning over layers of ham and shredded cheese on puff pastry dough, preparing savory rolls before baking.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup
  • Roll out the cold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface
    Tray of golden, flaky puff pastry rounds fresh out of the oven, with a person arranging them on parchment paper
  • Mix cream cheese and Dijon mustard until smooth and creamy
  • Beat an egg with water to make egg wash
    Freshly baked ham and cheese pinwheels on a white serving plate, flaky and golden with melted cheese and herbs

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 45g | Calories: 145kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 9g (3%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 10g (15%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg (10%) | Sodium: 310mg (13%) | Potassium: 80mg (2%) | Fiber: 0.3g (1%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 180IU (4%) | Calcium: 80mg (8%) | Iron: 0.6mg (3%)
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