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Ham Cheese Pinwheels

Sisley White
These ham cheese pinwheels with puff pastry are the perfect party treat and are great for kids to help make. They are not only easy and quick to whip up in the kitchen, but you can also make them in advance and even cook them quickly in the air fryer.
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Afternoon Tea, Appetizer, Nibbles, Party Food, picnic food
Cuisine American, British, International
Servings 10 pinwheels
Calories 223 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet Puff pastry
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 100 g Cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 6 slices Ham (cooked)
  • 1 tsp Dried mixed herbs (optional)

Instructions
 

Oven Instructions

  • Remove the puff pastry from the fridge. This makes it easier to unroll without breaking.
  • Preheat the oven to 200ºC / 390ºF / Gas Mark 6.
  • Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper / parchment paper.
  • Unroll the puff pastry sheet.
  • In a cup, beat the egg. Use a pastry brush and lightly brush the pastry.
  • Grate the cheese and spread it over the pastry.
  • Spread the pieces of ham over the cheese making sure it's evenly covered.
  • Sprinkle over the dried herbs (optional).
  • Roll the pastry up along the long side. Use the beaten egg to secure the edges.
  • Cut the roll into slices about a thumbs width thick. Lay the slices on the prepared baking tray.
  • Brush the outside of the roll slices with the beaten egg.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
  • Serve when hot or allow to cool.

Air Fryer Cooking Instructions

  • Add a layer of greaseproof paper / parchment paper to the air fryer.
  • Place the puff pastry swirls making sure to leave space for them to expand. (I can fit 5 pinwheels in my air fryer at a time. So it takes 2 batches to cook them all.)
  • Cook the pinwheels in the airfryer at 180ºC / 356ºF for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

  • The ham and cheese pinwheels can be stored for 24 hours in an airtight container.
  • You can add chutney or herbs to the ham and cheese pinwheels to add extra flavour.
  • You can make the pinwheels in advance by freezing the pinwheels before you'd put the egg wash on. Then you can cook from frozen. Just remember to add the brushed egg before putting them in the oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 332mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 128IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

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