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Irresistible Hot Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Golden, flaky puff pastry pinwheels filled with savory ham, melted cheese, and herbs - perfect party appetizers that disappear fast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 24 pinwheels
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, International
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry
  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg beaten for wash
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds or poppy seeds
Filling
  • 8 ounces sliced deli ham
  • 8 ounces swiss cheese thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • fresh herbs for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp serrated knife
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll each puff pastry sheet into a 12x10 inch rectangle.
  3. In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese with Dijon mustard and chopped chives until smooth.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each pastry sheet, leaving a 1/2 inch border on all sides.
  5. Layer the ham slices evenly over the cream cheese, then top with swiss cheese slices.
  6. Starting from the long side, tightly roll each pastry sheet into a log, sealing the seam.
  7. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
  8. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut each log into 1/2 inch thick slices.
  9. Place pinwheels cut-side up on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  10. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Notes

Can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated. For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the cream cheese mixture. Best served warm from the oven.