Here are three delicious versions of **Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels** – a classic Dijon-honey combo, a pizza-inspired twist, and a breakfast-style with egg. All use store-bought puff pastry, bake in under 30 minutes, and make 12–16 pinwheels each. Perfect for parties or snacks!
1. Classic Dijon-Honey Ham & Cheese Pinwheels
*Sweet-tangy with melty Swiss – crowd favorite.*
Ingredients
– 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
– 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
– 1 tbsp honey
– 150g thinly sliced ham
– 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese
– 1 egg (for egg wash)
– Optional: 1 tsp poppy seeds
Steps
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Roll pastry into a 10×12-inch rectangle. Mix mustard and honey; spread evenly, leaving a ½-inch border.
3. Layer ham, then sprinkle cheese.
4. Roll tightly from the long side into a log. Chill 10 mins (easier slicing).
5. Slice into ½-inch rounds. Place cut-side up on sheet. Brush with egg wash; sprinkle poppy seeds.
6. Bake 15–18 mins until golden and puffed. Cool 5 mins.
2. Pizza-Style Pepperoni & Mozzarella Pinwheels
*Mini pizza rolls in flaky pastry.*
Ingredients
– 1 sheet puff pastry
– ⅓ cup pizza sauce or marinara
– 100g sliced pepperoni (or ham)
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella
– ½ tsp dried oregano
– ¼ cup grated Parmesan
– 1 egg (egg wash)
Steps
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet.
2. Roll pastry to 10×12 inches. Spread sauce thinly, leaving border.
3. Layer pepperoni, mozzarella, oregano, and Parmesan.
4. Roll tightly, chill 10 mins, slice into ½-inch rounds.
5. Arrange on sheet, brush with egg wash.
6. Bake 14–16 mins until bubbly and golden. Serve with extra sauce for dipping.
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3. Breakfast Ham, Cheese & Egg Pinwheels
*Fluffy scrambled egg inside flaky pastry.*
Ingredients
– 1 sheet puff pastry
– 4 large eggs (scrambled, cooled)
– 100g diced ham
– ¾ cup shredded cheddar
– 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onion
– 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
– Salt & pepper
Steps
1. Scramble eggs softly with salt/pepper; cool completely.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line sheet.
3. Roll pastry to 10×12 inches. Spread scrambled eggs, leaving border.
4. Top with ham, cheese, and chives.
5. Roll tightly, chill 15 mins, slice into ½-inch rounds.
6. Brush with milk. Bake 16–20 mins until golden. Great warm or room temp.
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Pro Tips
– Keep pastry cold for clean slices and maximum puff.
– Freeze unbaked pinwheels up to 1 month; bake from frozen, add 3–5 mins.
– Serve with honey mustard, ranch, or warm marinara.
Slice, bake, devour! 🥐🍖🧀
