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Stack of 5 puff pastry pinwheels with another pinwheel on its side to show swirls of ham and cheese

Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Robyn
These easy ham and cheese pinwheels with puff pastry are a delicious kids lunch or snack idea
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
resting time 15 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Course Breakfast | Brunch, Lunch, snacks, Snacks | Lunchbox
Cuisine American, French
Servings 14 pinwheels
Calories 108 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed (see notes below if you don't have sheets of puff pastry)
  • 100g (3.5oz) cheddar cheese grated
  • ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 60g (2.10oz) ham roughly chopped
  • 1½ tablespoons sesame seeds optional

Instructions
 

  • If using frozen puff pastry sheets, then thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  • Spread the dijon mustard all over the puff pastry in an even layer.
  • Sprinkle over the chopped ham in an even layer.
  • Sprinkle over the grated cheese.
  • Starting at one edge, carefully roll the puff pastry into a log. You want to roll it quite tightly.
  • Sprinkle the sesame seeds over a plate or chopping board, and roll the puff pastry log in the seeds to get an even coating of sesame seeds all over the outside.
  • Place on a plate and put in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 190˚C (fan)/374˚F. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
  • Transfer the log to a chopped board and using a sharp knife, carefully cut into 1cm (⅓") thick slices.
  • Place the pinwheels onto the baking sheet leaving a little room in between as they will puff up slightly. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the pastry is golden and the cheese is melted.
  • Cool slightly on the tray before serving.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Video

Notes

Puff Pastry: 
If you can get fresh puff pastry that hasn't been frozen, great! Use that.
If you buy blocks of puff pastry then use 160g puff pastry and roll out to a square that is 25cm x 25 cm (9.8" x 9.8")

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 126mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 72IUCalcium: 62mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy savoury snack, ham and cheese, puff pastry pinwheels, puff pastry recipe

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