12 Quick and Easy Puff Pastry Appetizers
10. Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Ham and cheese pinwheels are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines flaky puff pastry with savory ham and melty cheese. These bite-sized treats are not only delicious but also quick to prepare, making them perfect for parties or last-minute gatherings.
With just four simple ingredients, you can create an impressive appetizer that everyone will love. The combination of salty ham and rich cheese wrapped in buttery puff pastry creates a perfect balance of flavors that’s hard to resist.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Serving Size
- Makes approximately 24 pinwheels (6-8 servings)
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 slices deli ham
- 8 slices cheese (provolone works beautifully)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon flour (for dusting)
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly dust your work surface with flour and roll out the puff pastry.
- Spread the cream cheese over the pastry, if using.
- Arrange the ham slices in a single layer over the pastry.
- Place the provolone cheese slices evenly over the ham.
- Roll the pastry tightly from one end to create a log.
- Slice the log into ½-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp knife.
- Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake them for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 120 per pinwheel
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Calcium: 40 mg
