Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are a delicious two bite appetizer made in a flash with puff pastry! The filling is a combination of cream cheese, cheddar, ham and Dijon mustard. These pinwheels are a perfect Super Bowl snack, movie night appetizer or brunch bite! They are so simple to make using store bought puff pastry. The filling of these pinwheels is a one bowl 5 ingredient filling that comes together in a flash!
8slicesham, deli sliced black forest or honey ham, or leftover spiral ham, cut into squares,
1/2cupcheddar cheese, shredded, or Swiss, mozzarella, marble
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a medium sized bowl combine all of the filling ingredients. Mix until evenly combined and set aside. Season to taste with additional mustard, salt and/or pepper.
On a lightly floured surface unroll the thawed puff pastry. Evenly spread half of the filling on the pastry leaving a 1/4-inch border on all edges. (Tip: dollop the filling mixture over the puff pastry and then spread it out. This will make it easier to spread.)
Starting at a long end of the pastry rectangle, tightly roll the into a tight log to create the pinwheels. Press the edges together to seal. Repeat with second sheet of puff pastry.
Transfer both logs to a sheet pan or cutting board. Cover the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 15 minutes. This will help the filling harden making it easier to slice the pinwheels.
Preheat Air Fryer to 400˚F or preheat oven to 375˚F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Remove the chilled log from the fridge. Slice the the puff pastry log into 1/2 inch slices, 16 slices per log. (Tip: use your knife to gently mark the top of the roll to evenly measure out the 16 cuts before actually starting to slice. Use the marks as a guide to then evenly slice the 16 pinwheels.)
Optional: if using Everything Bagel seasoning add a pinch of seasoning on each pinwheel.
AIR FRYER COOKING METHODWorking in batches, transfer the sliced pinwheels to Air Fryer basket or tray. Space the pinwheels 1-2 inches apart to allow the puff pastry to evenly puff. Air Fry for 5 - 10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining pinwheels until all pinwheels are cooked.OVEN BAKING METHODTransfer the sliced pinwheels onto 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Space the pinwheels 1-2 inches apart to allow the puff pastry to evenly puff. Bake for 10 - 15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Transfer the pinwheels to a cooling rack and allow to cool slightly before serving. The cream cheese filling will be very hot. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Reheating Pinwheels - AIR FRYERPreheat Air Fryer to 400˚F. Add the pinwheels to air fryer basket or tray and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until warmed through.Reheating Pinwheels - OVENPreheat oven to 375˚F. Add the pinwheels to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until warmed through.Reheating Pinwheels - MicrowaveMicrowave pinwheels for 30 seconds. Note this method will not result in crispy reheated pinwheels.Storing PinwheelsStore cooked pinwheels in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.FreezingCooked pinwheels can be frozen for up to 3 months in an air tight container or Ziploc bag. If freezing in a container, add a piece of parchment paper between layers to prevent the pinwheels from sticking together. Allow pinwheels to thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat with the above steps.