Flaky pastry spirals filled with ham, cheddar, and Dijon mustard, perfect as a savory finger food.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pastry
01 - 1 sheet (about 8.8 oz) ready-rolled puff pastry (chilled, not frozen)
→ Filling
02 - 3.5 oz thinly sliced cooked ham
03 - 3.5 oz grated cheddar cheese (or Swiss cheese)
04 - 2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
05 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Baking
06 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
03 - Evenly spread Dijon mustard over the pastry, if using.
04 - Arrange ham slices evenly over the mustard, leaving a 0.4 inch border along one long edge.
05 - Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over the ham and season lightly with black pepper.
06 - Starting from the long edge without the border, tightly roll up the pastry into a log, sealing the edge with a bit of beaten egg.
07 - Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 16 equal pieces.
08 - Place pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
09 - Brush tops with beaten egg to enhance browning.
10 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
11 - Allow pinwheels to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
