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    Home » Recipes » Savory Snacks

    Aug 6, 2018 · Modified: Nov 24, 2022 by Harriet

    Baked Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

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    Make these ham and cheese pinwheels, they are soft and packed full flavour.

    Generously filled with freshly diced ham, finely grated cheddar cheese, and pineapple all wrapped inside a light and fluffy homemade dough.

    Image showing baked ham and cheese pinwheels, with homemade dough.

    These pizza pinwheels are delicious and quick to make. Perfect as an afternoon snack like these cherry tomato and bocconcini skewers or these mini bacon cheese quiche or use them as appetizers for your next party.

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    • Frequently Asked Questions
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    • 4. Baking Ham And Cheese Pinwheels
    • You might also like these snack ideas
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    About This Recipe

    • These are simple ham and cheese appetizers,
    • They are light and not greasy,
    • Can be eaten hot or at room temperature,
    • Budget friendly and easy to make.
    Baked ham and cheese pinwheels on a white plate

    How To Make

    Start by placing the ham, cheese, pineapple and herbs into a large mixing bowl and set aside. In another bowl make a simple dough with the flour, butter and milk. 

    Divide the dough into two equal portions, roll each dough ball into a rectangle, spread on some pasta sauce. Top each dough rectangle with half of the filling mixture. 

    Roll up each rectangle from the long side, then cut each into 15 even sized pieces. Place the piece two lined baking trays and bake until golden brown.

    I love this simple homemade dough, it’s soft and easy to make and requires no yeast, which means you can use it straight away.

    If you don’t want to make this dough you can always use ready-made puff pastry..

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you make pinwheels the night before?

    These are best made on the day you need them. However, the filling and the dough can be prepared the night before, stored in the fridge, and assembled and baked on the day of serving.

    How do you store cooked pinwheels?

    These pinwheels can be made one to two hours before serving and left at room temperature, otherwise they would be best refrigerated.

    How do you warm up pinwheels?

    To warm up pinwheels, place them on a baking tray and loosely cover with aluminium foil. Place in a moderate oven 160°C (320°F) for 5 -10 minutes or till warmed.

    Step by Step

    1. Making And Rolling The Dough

    This is a simple dough, made by rubbing butter into self-raising flour with your fingertips until it resembles fine breadcrumbs, and when combined with milk it creates a soft dough. This is then divided into two.

    As this is a soft dough, you are better off rolling the dough out onto a piece of plastic food wrap or a sheet of baking paper.

    This will not only prevent the dough from sticking to the bench, it will help you roll up the dough with the filling inside.  Use a ruler to trim and patch until you get the correct size.

    Rolled dough for ham and cheese pinwheels

    2. Making The Filling

    Lightly spread on two tablespoons of your favourite tomato pasta sauce (or tomato paste if you prefer), onto each of the prepared dough sheets.

    You don’t want to add too much sauce, because you will end up with a base that is too wet, which can result in an under cooked dough.

    Spread your favourite tomato sauce over the dough.
    Spread two tablespoons of your favourite pasta sauce onto the prepared dough.

    In a large bowl, combine the finely diced ham, grated cheeses, spring onions and drained chopped pineapple, along with the garlic powder and dried oregano and mix well.

    Divide the filling into half, then spread evenly and press lightly onto the two prepared dough sheets.

    Spread filling over the dough

    3. Rolling The Dough For The Pinwheel Appetisers

    With the long edge of the dough facing you, lift the plastic wrap and roll the dough over the filling (Swiss roll style) until you reach the other side, carefully removing the plastic as you go. 

    Then cut each roll into fifteen even sized pieces before placing onto baking trays.

    Image showing how to roll the dough with the filling inside.
    Use the plastic food wrap as a guide to roll up the dough.
    Image showing the rolled pinwheel cut into bite sized pieces.
    Tip: Use a ruler to measure even sized pieces.

    4. Baking Ham And Cheese Pinwheels

    Place each piece cut side up onto lined or greased baking trays, leaving room between each piece to allow for spreading.

    If you want too, you can gently push back any miss-shaped pieces into rounds before baking. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown.

    Ham and cheese pinwheels ready for baking.
    Space each pinwheel well apart to allow for spreading during baking.
    Oven baked ham and cheese pinwheels cooling on a cake rack.

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    Ham and cheese pinwheels.

    Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

    These ham and cheese pinwheels are tasty cheesy scrolls that everyone will love. They are the perfect size for children and grown-ups alike, making it the perfect sharing food.
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    Prep Time : 25 mins
    Cook Time : 25 mins
    Total Time : 50 mins
    Cuisine: : Western
    Course : Snacks
    Servings : 30 pieces
    Calories : 67 : kcal
    Author : Harriet

    INGREDIENTS

    FILLING FROUP 1

    • 60 grams (2.11 ounces) spring onion finely chopped
    • 140 grams (4.93 ounces) canned pineapple drained and finely chopped
    • 200 grams (7 ounces) double smoked ham finely diced
    • 40 grams (1.41 ounces) cheddar cheese grated
    • 40 grams (1.41 ounces) parmesan cheese grated
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 ½ teaspoons oregano dried

    DOUGH

    • 280 grams (9.87 ounces) self-raising flour sifted
    • 40 grams (1.41 ounces) salted butter
    • ½ cup milk

    FILLING GROUP 2

    • 4 tablespoons of your favorite bottled tomato pasta sauce
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    INSTRUCTIONS

    Preheat oven 180°C (350°F)

    • Line two baking trays with baking paper.
    • In a large bowl combine all the ingredients from filling group 1 and mix well. Divide the mixture evenly into two. Put aside for later.
    • In another a large bowl combine the flour and butter. Using your hands rub the butter into the flour, until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
      Then add most of the milk. Use a butter knife to mix the dough until it is combined, adding a little more milk if necessary. Shape into a ball and divide into two.
    • Place each dough ball onto a piece of plastic food wrap which measures slightly larger than 20 x 3 0cm (8 x 12 inch).
    • Roll the dough out to a 20 x 30 cm (8 x 12 inch) rectangle.
    • Divide and spread the sauce evenly between the two dough rectangles.
    • Top each with the divided ham/cheese filling mixture.
    • Using the plastic food wrap as a guide, roll up the dough from the long edge.
    • Cut each roll into 15 even sized pieces.
      Baked ham, cheese and pineapple pinwheels.
    • Place the pieces cut side up onto the prepared baking trays.
      Baked ham, cheese and pineapple pinwheels.
    • Bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until golden. Serve warm or at room temperature.
    Nutrition Facts
    Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
    Serving Size
     
    1 piece
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    67
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    2
    g
    3
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    9
    mg
    3
    %
    Sodium
     
    123
    mg
    5
    %
    Potassium
     
    49
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    8
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    88
    IU
    2
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    36
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Nutrition Disclosure

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