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Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Buttery and flaky Puff Pastry Pinwheels make the perfect appetizer everyone loves! Ready in 30 minutes using simple ingredients.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword ham and cheese pinwheels, pastry pinwheels, puff pastry appetizers, puff pastry pinwheels
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 24 pinwheels
Calories 176kcal

Equipment

  • Cooking spray
  • 1-2 baking sheets
  • rolling pin
  • flour, for rolling out dough

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets puff pastry
  • 2 cups gruyere cheese
  • 3 oz. prosciutto sliced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • lemon zest from 1 lemon
  • ½ cup basil freshly chopped, or herb of choice such as thyme or rosemary

Instructions

  • Thaw puff pastry by allowing it to sit at room temperature for 40-45 minutes, or in the refrigerator overnight before you start cooking.
    2 sheets puff pastry
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Tear prosciutto into pieces and, if not already shredded, shred Gruyere cheese with a cheese grater.
    2 cups gruyere cheese, 3 oz. prosciutto
    Gruyere and Prosciutto Puff Pastry Pinwheels #SundaySupper
  • Unfold puff pastry sheets once they are pliable enough to handle. On a lightly floured flat surface, roll sheets out just slightly with a rolling pin. Do not roll them out completely - just enough to roll out the creases.
  • Pierce each puff pastry with a fork 10-12 times to prevent the sheet from puffing up as it bakes. This enables the pinwheels to stay together, so don't skip this step.
  • Add shredded Gruyere to each pastry sheet and layer with half of the prosciutto on each sheet. Both the cheese and meat should reach the edges of the pastry.
    2 cups gruyere cheese, 3 oz. prosciutto
    Sliced prosciutto and gruyere added to pinwheels on a wooden serving board
  • Roll each pastry sheet into a tight log shape.
  • Cut each sheet into 12-14 slices about a ½-inch thick.
  • Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Place each slice cut-side down on the baking sheet. You can bake in 2 batches, or all at once with 2 separate baking sheets.
    puff pastry pinwheels rolled on a baking sheet
  • Beat together egg and water in a small bowl. Brush each pinwheel with the egg wash.
    1 egg, 1 Tablespoon water
  • Finally, place the baking sheet in the oven and bake 16-18 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Remove when finished, let cool, and garnish with lemon zest and fresh herbs. Enjoy!
    lemon zest, ½ cup basil
    baked ham and cheese pinwheels on a baking sheet

Notes

The puff pastry only needs to be pliable enough to handle, so allowing it to thaw for just enough time that you can roll it out is all you need.
Make sure to pierce the puff pastry so it doesn't puff up overly much and ruin your pinwheels!
Egg wash will help give your ham and cheese pinwheels a beautiful golden-brown finish. Definitely don't skip it!

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 38mg | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 0.6mg