Ham And Cheese Pinwheels
3 ingredient ham and cheese pinwheels made with golden, flaky puff pastry - great for lunch boxes and party food appetisers.
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Servings: 24 serves
Calories: 166kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed
- 250 g thin slices of ham approximately 12 slices
- 165 g (2 cups) grated cheese cheddar, swiss, tasty or any melty cheese
Instructions
Conventional Method
- Preheat oven to 190 degrees celsius (fan-forced) or 375 degrees fahrenheit.
- Line two trays with baking paper and set aside.
- Overlap half of the ham slices on one of the sheets of puff pastry. Sprinkle with half of the grated cheese. Repeat with the remaining sheet of puff pastry.
- Starting at one end, roll the pastry tightly into a long log. Trim the ends so that they are even.
- Use a sharp, serrated knife to carefully cut each log into 1-2cm (½-inch) wide slices.
- Lay the rolls flat and 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake approx 15 minutes until the puff pastry is lightly golden and the cheese has melted.
Notes
RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
Storing - Pinwheels can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer before consuming.
Freezing - Absolutely! Pinwheels can be frozen in an airtight container (with layers of baking paper in between) for up to 3 months. They can be defrosted and reheated, or reheated directly from frozen.
Alternative Fillings:
- basil or sundried tomato pesto and cheese
- prosciutto, cheese and sundried tomatoes
- Vegemite (or Marmite) and cheese
- pizza sauce and salami with cheese
- prosciutto, cheese and sundried tomatoes
- Vegemite (or Marmite) and cheese
- pizza sauce and salami with cheese
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg