Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Swirls
These delightful swirls are easy to make and perfect for a snack, party appetizer, or light lunch, featuring a flaky pastry filled with ham and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 swirls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
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, covering the entire surface.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the ham, then add a dash of black pepper.
- Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the pastry into a log, pinching the seam to seal.
- Cut the log into 12 slices, about 1 cm (1/2 inch) thick.
- Whisk the egg and milk together and brush it over the tops of the swirls.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and puffed.
Notes
Use a high-quality puff pastry for the best texture. Feel free to experiment with different types of cheeses or add vegetables for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 swirl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg