Ham and Cheese Pinwheels Recipe

Try this simple and delicious recipe for Ham and Cheese Pinwheels, perfect for a quick lunch or party appetizer. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, these pinwheels are sure to become a favorite.

Course Appetizer, appetizer/snack

Cuisine American

Keyword ham and cheese pinwheel recipe, how do you make ham and cheese pinwheels, how to make ham and cheese pinwheels

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 126kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed (see box instructions
8 tablespoons unsalted or salted butter melted
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon dried dill
10 ounces honey ham thinly sliced
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
chopped fresh dill or thyme garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Thaw the puff pastry according to the instructions on the back of the packaging. Once thawed, carefully unfold it. Place it on a cutting board dusted with flour and use a rolling pin to shape it into a 10x12-inch rectangle.
Meanwhile, combine the melted butter, honey, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and dried dill. Lightly brush the butter sauce over the portion of the puff pastry facing up.
Place single slices of ham over the butter mixture and sprinkle with both kinds of cheese.
Tightly roll the pastry up from the widest end. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge. Repeat the procedure with the other puff pastry sheet. Chill the rolls for 30 minutes up to an hour.
Using a sharp knife, cut the rolls into 1/2-3/4 inch thick rounds and place them on a parchment-covered baking sheet with some space between them. Brush the tops and sides with the melted butter and push the seam in.
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

Follow the directions on the box for thawing puff pastry. Don't try to unfold it before it is thawed, or it will crack.
If you let the dough get too warm, you must chill it again. Always work with cold puff pastry dough.
If the butter mixture starts to solidify before you are ready to proceed with the recipe, pop it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. Just make sure it is in a microwave-proof bowl.
Sometimes, the tails or the seams try to pull away from the pinwheel while baking. Brush a little bit of the honey-butter mixture right under the seam and gently rub it to seal.

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