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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Appetizer Recipe

    Published: Apr 22, 2020 · Modified: Apr 23, 2022 by Laura Reigel · This post may contain affiliate links

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    ham puff pastry appetizers on a black serving platter | foodology geek

    These cute ham and cheese pinwheel appetizers are only one of many things you can create with puff pastry. These delicious appetizers are so easy to make, and they taste impressive too! 

    fantastically Easy Ham and Cheese Palmier Recipe
    Fantastically Easy Ham and Cheese Palmier Recipe

    Do you feel stuck in a rut when it comes to appetizer recipes?

    My general go-to is to put together a colorful plate of veggies and dip....or a cheese plate or a bowl of Spiced Nuts.

    While these are all perfectly reasonable, delicious, and visually appealing appetizers, sometimes, I just want to make something that seems a little more dressed up. I don't want to spend hours in the kitchen, especially if I'm hosting the party. 

    These Super Easy Ham and Cheese Appetizers are perfect. They are delicious, easy, and look simply adorable! 

    What I love about these Savory Puff Pastry Appetizers

    • Frozen Dough: You can buy it frozen, so you don't have to make a thing. 
    • Super Easy: Making appetizers using puff pastry is so incredibly easy and versatile. 
    • Versatile: You can use what you have on hand to fill the puff pastry dough, so you have an unlimited variety of easy puff pastry appetizer variations. 
    Ham and Cheese Palmiers on a slate board. recipe by foodology geek

    Foodology Geek Recipe Notes

    Puff pastry is the perfect canvas for a million varieties of appetizers. I use it often because it always looks impressively gorgeous. I use puff pastry dough as the base for my Bacon and Fig Tart and my Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Tart.

    Ingredients

    • Frozen puff pastry dough: I like DuFours
    • Ham: Thinly sliced deli ham is the easiest to use for this recipe. If you have leftover ham, give it a quick chop in the food processor. 
    • Mustard: Use a good quality mustard. I like Maille. You can use traditional dijon or the sweet hot variety. 
    • Gruyere: Gruyere cheese pair amazingly well with the mustard and ham and provides a nice sharp note against the buttery pastry. 
    Ham Palmiers recipe by foodology geek
    Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Appetizers are Gorgeous!

    How to Make Ham and Cheese Pinwheels Appetizers

    Ham and cheese puff pastry appetizers couldn't be simpler. Here are a few helpful tips to make sure this recipe comes out perfectly. 

    1. Thaw The Dough: Put the pastry dough in the fridge the night before and let it thaw. 
    2. Roll out the dough: Dust your counter with a little bit of flour. The puff pastry comes in a flat sheet. You don't need to do a lot of rolling, but a few swipes with a rolling pin helps to make sure the dough is even. I like to roll it into a 10 x 14-inch rectangle.
    3. Add the toppings: Start by spreading the mustard on the rolled out dough. Then add a layer of cheese and a layer of ham. 
    4. Roll into pinwheels or palmiers: From the long end, roll the dough into a pinwheel. For a palmier shape roll each end to the center. 
    5. Slice: Use a very sharp knife to slice the roll into ½ - inch thick slices. 
    6. Bake: I like to rechill my puff pastry dough before I bake it. Having the dough cold ensures the maximum amount of puff! Bake at 425℉, until the pinwheels are puffed and a rich golden brown. Do not underbake.
    puff pastry filled with ham, gruyere cheese, and mustard on a floured surface, right before it's rolled into pinwheel appetizers.  | foodology geek

    A few more puff pastry appetizer ideas:

    Just keep in mind a simple formula:  (1) a not-too-wet sauce, (2) something melty-like cheese, and (3) a thin-sliced (or small diced) protein.

    • Ham and Cheese: Ham, mustard, and gruyere or parmesan.
    • Italian: Prosciutto, seasoned tomato paste, parmesan cheese, and basil.
    • Pesto: Chicken, pesto, and mozzarella.
    • Olive: Olive tapenade.
    • Fig Jam: Fig jam with goat cheese and bacon. 
    • Caramelized Onions: caramelize onions the onions and sprinkle with crispy bacon and thinly sliced granny smith apples. 

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    All the deliciousness of the classic appetizer (figs stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in bacon) with even more sophistication. 
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    Buffalo Shrimp Jalapeño Poppers
    My Buffalo Shrimp Jalapeño Poppers are an upgraded version of the classic jalapeño poppers recipe. Shrimp seasoned with buffalo spice, stuffed with brie, and then wrapped in bacon.
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    Mushroom and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
    Crostini, lemon scented goat cheese, perfectly browned mushrooms with butter and thyme. Any complaints? I didn't think so. These are so easy and so good. You will look like a 5-star chef if you bring these to your next dinner party.
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    Vegan Lettuce Wraps (P.F. Changs copycat recipe)
    This 🥬 Asian lettuce wraps recipe is made with mushrooms,  These might be a copycat PF Changs lettuce wraps and they are super delicious. These vegan lettuce wraps are sure to satisfy carnivores and vegetarians alike, and they can also be made as chicken lettuce wraps. 
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    Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Appetizers

    Laura Reigel
    Puff pastry appetizers are easy to prepare and make an elegant appetizer. They can also be made at the last minute.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 27 mins
    Course Appetizer, Easy, Holiday
    Cuisine American
    Servings 36
    Calories 66 kcal

    Equipment

    • sharp knife
    • baking sheets
    • parchment paper

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
    • 2 tablespoon mustard dijon or hot sweet
    • 1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
    • 4 oz baked ham very thin deli slices
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425°F
    • On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry to a 10 x 14" rectangle.
    • Spread a thin layer of mustard over the pastry.
    • Sprinkle the two cheeses evenly over the top of the mustard.
    • Arrange the ham in a single layer over the top of the cheese.
    • Lay a piece of waxed paper (or parchment) on top of the ham. Use a rolling pin to gently compress the layers together. Carefully remove the waxed paper.
    • Cut the rectangle in ½ to make two 10 x 7" bands. Take one band - gently roll one long edge of the band to the center (rolling the the ingredients to the inside). Repeat this with the opposite edge so that the two rolls meet in the middle. (You should end up with a scroll shape.)  
    • Use a VERY SHARP knife to slice each band into ½" slices. Place on a parchment-lined or non-stick baking sheet. 
    • Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool on a rack and serve just slightly warm. 

    Laura's Tips + Notes

    Swiss cheese may be substituted for Gruyere cheese.
    You can assemble the scrolled logs of filled pastry in advance. They will keep in the refrigerator for several hours. Do not slice them until you are ready to bake them.
    If you have been watching too many baking competition shows and want to make your puff pastry by hand. 

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 83mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 0.2mg
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    About Laura Reigel

    Laura is the owner and CEO of Foodology Geek. She holds a degree in Physiology and Neuroscience as well as a Certification as a Nutrition Coach. Laura uses her love of cooking and science to create healthy real food recipes that you'll love eating.

    As a certified recipe hoarder, and meal prep maven Laura is passionate about sharing her love for cooking easy from-scratch recipes. She also shares the occasional family recipe and all of the technical details.

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