Easter Ham Cheddar Pinwheels (Printable)

Buttery puff pastry spirals stuffed with ham, cheddar, and herbs for easy spring entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 sheet (8 oz) puff pastry, thawed if frozen

02 - 4 oz thinly sliced cooked ham

03 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

04 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives or parsley

05 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

06 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

07 - 1 large egg

08 - 1 tablespoon milk or water

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a 10 x 12 inch rectangle.

03 - Evenly spread Dijon mustard over the pastry, leaving a ½ inch border on one long edge.

04 - Arrange ham slices over mustard, sprinkle with cheddar cheese and herbs, then season with black pepper.

05 - Tightly roll pastry from the opposite long edge into a log, sealing edge with water.

06 - Wrap log in plastic and freeze for 10 minutes to firm for easier slicing.

07 - Whisk egg with milk or water until combined.

08 - Cut log into ½ inch thick slices, making about 24 pinwheels. Place cut-side up on baking sheet, spaced apart.

09 - Brush tops generously with egg wash mixture.

10 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until puffed and deeply golden brown.

11 - Transfer to wire rack to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

01 -

These come together in under 30 minutes using ingredients you probably already have in your fridge
The combination of smoky ham and sharp cheddar wrapped in buttery pastry is impossible to resist

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Chilling the log before slicing is the difference between neat pinwheels and a squashed mess
Do not skip the egg wash because it is what gives the pastry that professional golden finish

03 -

Use a sharp knife and saw gently through the pastry instead of pressing down to keep the pinwheels round
If your oven runs hot, check them at 14 minutes because burnt cheese tastes sad