Description
Flaky, golden, and irresistibly cheesy, these Easter Ham and Cheddar Pinwheels are the perfect easy appetizer for brunch, parties, or using up leftover ham.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz cooked ham, thinly sliced
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, Dijon mustard, and chopped parsley until smooth.
- Lightly flour a surface and roll out puff pastry to about 12×12 inches.
- Spread half the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pastry.
- Layer with ham slices and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Roll tightly into a log (jelly-roll style).
- Repeat with the second sheet and remaining ingredients.
- Wrap logs in plastic wrap and chill for 30–60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet.
- Slice logs into ½-inch pinwheels using a serrated knife.
- Arrange on baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Chill the logs well for clean slicing and better shape.
Use leftover Easter ham for extra convenience.
Swap cheeses like Swiss or Gruyère for variation.
Reheat in oven for best texture—microwaving may soften pastry.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg