3 ingredient ham and cheese pinwheels made with golden, flaky puff pastry. These tasty little snacks take just 10 minutes to prepare and will be ready to eat in less than 30 minutes. Perfect for lunch boxes, party food or appetisers.
Snack food doesn’t get any easier than these ham and cheese pinwheels made from just 3 ingredients!
Just like my chicken, cheese and bacon sausage rolls, mini egg and bacon quiches, homemade chicken nuggets and spinach and ricotta tarts, these ham and cheese pinwheels are party food favourites!
Pinwheels or Roll Ups?
You might have heard the terms ‘pinwheels’ and ‘roll ups’ and wondered which one refers to these savoury snacks made from puff pastry rolled up with fillings.
T’s a very simple answer… pinwheels and roll ups are exactly the same thing and the terms are used interchangeably.
So whether you call them pinwheels or roll ups, just know that you’re going to fall in love with these flaky, crunchy, savoury snacks!
Why You’re Going To Love This Recipe
What’s not to love about these tasty little ham and cheese pinwheels!?
- 3 Ingredients – Forget adding a million extra items to your shopping trolley… all you need is puff pastry, ham and cheese!
- Quick & Easy – Ready to eat in just 25 minutes – these make great last minute snacks.
- Perfect For Parties – Who can resist the little savoury bite-size pastries with melted cheese and ham?
- Freezer Friendly – Make a double batch and pop the leftovers in the freezer. Perfect for lunchboxes, or reheated for a quick and easy afternoon snack.
- Versatile – Feel free to change up the toppings! Pesto and cheese is delicious, as is salami and cheese.
What You Need
3 Ingredients… That Is It!
Note: Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
- Puff Pastry – use store-bought puff pastry sheets. These are available in the freezer section of the supermarket. You ‘can’ make your own puff pastry, however, it’s super time consuming and I find the store-bought sheets are just as delicious.
- Grated Cheese – choose a tasty or cheddar cheese.
- Ham – choose thinly sliced or shaved deli ham.
Step By Step Instructions
Just 15 minutes prep time is all it takes to make these easy ham and cheese pinwheels.
Note: Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
Step 1 – Add The Fillings
Place the ham slices on top of a thawed puff pastry sheet. Top with grated cheese.
Step 2 – Roll And Slice
Tightly roll the sheet of puff pastry until you have one long log.
Slice into 1-2cm pieces.
Repeat with the remaining sheet of puff pastry.
Step 3 – Bake
Place onto a flat baking tray and bake until puffed up, golden and flaky.
Expert Tips
Can you use shortcrust pastry instead of puff pastry?
Shortcrust pastry does not puff up deliciously golden and flaky like puff pastry so shortcrust is not suitable for this recipe.
How do you stop pinwheels from getting soggy?
Allow the ham and cheese pinwheels to cool completely and then keep them in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the oven before consuming (this will keep them super crunchy).
What other fillings could I use?
Here’s a few more of my favourite pinwheel fillings:
– basil or sundried tomato pesto and cheese
– prosciutto, cheese and sundried tomatoes
– Vegemite (or Marmite) and cheese
– pizza sauce and salami with cheese
The options are endless!
How do you store pinwheels?
Pinwheels can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer before consuming.
Can you freeze pinwheels?
Absolutely! Ham and cheese pinwheels can be frozen in an airtight container (with layers of baking paper in between) for up to 3 months. They can be defrosted and reheated, or reheated directly from frozen.
Puff pastry is the queen of savoury snack recipes!
Here’s a few more of my favourite savoury recipes made using puff pastry:
- Homemade Sausage Rolls – everyone loves a batch of homemade sausage rolls and they’re guaranteed to be the first thing to disappear at parties!
- Spinach, Feta And Ricotta Rolls – the perfect combo of spinach, ricotta and feta makes these flaky pastries the perfect snack food.
- Caramelised Onion, Feta and Pumpkin Tart – we love this for a simple midweek dinner or a lazy weekend lunch.
- Egg And Bacon Pie – just 6 ingredients makes this crunchy pie a winner!
- Spinach And Feta Pinwheels – a delicious combination wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
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Ham And Cheese Pinwheels
3 ingredient ham and cheese pinwheels made with golden, flaky puff pastry – great for lunch boxes and party food appetisers.
Course: healthy snacks
Cuisine: western
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24 serves
Calories: 166kcal
Ingredients
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Instructions
Conventional Method
- Preheat oven to 190 degrees celsius (fan-forced) or 375 degrees fahrenheit.
- Line two trays with baking paper and set aside.
- Overlap half of the ham slices on one of the sheets of puff pastry. Sprinkle with half of the grated cheese. Repeat with the remaining sheet of puff pastry.
- Starting at one end, roll the pastry tightly into a long log. Trim the ends so that they are even.
- Use a sharp, serrated knife to carefully cut each log into 1-2cm (½-inch) wide slices.
- Lay the rolls flat and 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake approx 15 minutes until the puff pastry is lightly golden and the cheese has melted.
Notes
RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
Storing – Pinwheels can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer before consuming.
Freezing – Absolutely! Pinwheels can be frozen in an airtight container (with layers of baking paper in between) for up to 3 months. They can be defrosted and reheated, or reheated directly from frozen.
Alternative Fillings:
– basil or sundried tomato pesto and cheese
– prosciutto, cheese and sundried tomatoes
– Vegemite (or Marmite) and cheese
– pizza sauce and salami with cheese
Recipe by CookGoodRecipes.com
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
