Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Swirls
Delightful ham and cheese puff pastry swirls, perfect for appetizers or snacks, combining flaky pastry with savory fillings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 swirls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4 slices ham
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread the Dijon mustard evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Arrange the ham slices over the mustard.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese and black pepper on top of the ham.
- Roll the pastry into a tight log and pinch the seam to seal.
- Slice the log into 12 slices about 1 cm (1/2 inch) thick and place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the swirls with the egg wash made from whisking egg and milk together.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure the puff pastry is cold before use. Experiment with different cheeses or vegetables for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 swirl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg