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Ham and cheese puff pastry bites on a wooden cutting board.

Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels

These Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels are simple to make, endlessly adaptable, and a perfect appetizer for parties! You'll love the flaky pastry combined with gooey cheese and ham and served with a sweet and tangy raspberry dipping sauce!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chiling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 sheets puff pastry
  • 3 Tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 12 thin slices deli ham
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tablespoon milk

For the dipping sauce:

  • 1/3 cup raspberry preserves
  • 1-2 teaspoons dijon mustard (to taste)

Instructions

  • Thaw the puff pastry overnight in the fridge. It should be cold, but workable.
  • Place a sheet of puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface or on parchment paper. Roll them out until they each measure about 12 inches by 10 inches. Spread half of the Dijon mustard over each sheet.
  • Lay the ham slices evenly over each sheet of puff pastry, leaving about 1/4 inch gap on one of the long sides. Sprinkle each sheet with half the cheese.
  • Starting on the long end without the gap, roll each puff pastry into a tight log. Wrap them with saran wrap and freeze for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Remove the puff pastries from the freezer and unwrap, placing them seam-side down on a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut it into about 1 inch slices. I usually get 10-11 slices per roll. Place each slice on the prepared pans.
  • Whisk together the egg and milk, then brush the tops and sides of the rolls with the mixture, paying special attention to the seams. The egg wash works almost like a glue to keep the rolls secured. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the raspberry preserves and Dijon. Serve the bites warm or at room temperature with the raspberry dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftover pastry bites in an airtight container for up to five days.
  • Reheating: Air fry leftovers at 375 degrees for 4-5 minutes or in a 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes to get them nice and crispy again.
  • Make ahead (fridge): Assemble the rolls up to 24 hours in advance, but instead of chilling them in the freezer, wrap and store them in the fridge. When you're ready, slice and bake as usual.
  • Make ahead (freezer): Assemble the rolls, double wrap in saran wrap and a freezer bag, then freeze for up to 4 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then slice and bake as usual.

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Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Keyword Christmas, New Year's Eve, parties, puff pastry

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg