How will you be celebrating National Cheese Lovers Day? If you are having bash for the national day of cheese appreciation, here is an excellent addition. These cheesy pinwheels are easy to make, fun to share, and relatively healthy for an appetizer that features cheese and ham. Follow the simple instructions below and let us know if you have any exciting recipes for this monumental day of cheese appreciation!
Serves: 6
Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 9 oz. puff pastry sheet, thawed
- 4 oz. cooked diced ham
- ¼ cup diced roasted peppers
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic)
- ½ cup cheddar cheese spread
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon water
Directions:
- Heat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (alternatively, lightly grease the baking sheet).
- Slightly dust the working surface with flour and place the pastry sheet in front of you. Roll out the pastry sheet, just enough to flatten it nicely.
- Rapidly beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Then brush the puff pastry with your prepared egg wash.
- Combine the garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic), chopped basil, and cheddar cheese spread in a bowl. Spread the mix over the puff pastry.
- Generously scatter the ham, roasted peppers, and parsley over the pastry. Top with Parmesan cheese and roll the pastry starting at the left-hand side (the side closest to you).
- Once you have firmly rolled the pastry, cut it into 18 slices. Arrange the slices onto a baking sheet and brush them with the remaining egg wash. Bake the pinwheels for 18-20 minutes.
- It is important to serve the pinwheels while still hot for the most satisfying dining experience.
If you like this recipe, please let us know and we will be happy to feature more like it in the future. Does anyone have a cheese spread that they are particularly partial to?
