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These Italian puff pastry pinwheels are an ideal last minute appetizer. All you need is cheese, cured meat, Dijon and your puff pastry!
These savory puff pastry pinwheels are the ultimate “shortcut” appetizer, delivering a gourmet feel without the stress. By using store bought puff pastry, you can skip the hours of folding dough and get straight to the assembly.
Despite the minimal effort, the result is incredibly sophisticated. Once rolled, sliced, and popped into a hot oven. The pastry transforms into golden, shattered layers of buttery goodness. The heat mellows the bite of the mustard.
The beauty of these pinwheels lies in their versatility and crowd pleasing texture. They are just as delicious served warm from the oven as they are at room temperature.
Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a rich, melted interior that feels far more complex than its three step assembly suggests. It’s an easy, elegant solution for anyone who wants high impact flavor with zero fuss.
If you like this recipe, you will also love my Easy Puff Pastry Pizza or my Zambonopita.
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Italian Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry sheet
- 1½ tbs Dijon mustard
- 6 oz (170 g) prosciutto
- 1 cup (135 g) shredded gruyere cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle some flour on a clean flat surface. Roll out puff pastry sheet to flatten the edges. Brush the entire surface with the Dijon mustard. Next, place your prosciutto slices on to the puff pastry and sprinkle evenly with cheese. Start rolling up the short side of the rectangle like you would for cinnamon rolls. Slice the dough into 1 inch thick rolls and transfer to your baking sheet. Brush the rolls tops and sides with the egg wash. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serves best right away.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 4 days.
- You can use slices of ham instead of prosciutto.
- You can use shredded mozzarella cheese instead of gruyere cheese.