Description
These Salami and Cheese Pinwheels are a delicious and easy appetizer made with flaky puff pastry, tangy coarse ground mustard, savory hard salami, and melted Colby Jack cheese. Perfect for parties or gatherings, these pinwheels are rolled, chilled, sliced, and baked until golden brown, offering a satisfying blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry and Spread
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 4 Tablespoons coarse ground mustard
Filling
- 1 cup Hard Salami, chopped
- 8 ounces Colby Jack cheese, grated
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Roll out each sheet of puff pastry into a rectangle approximately 11″ x 16″ to ensure ample surface for spreading and filling.
- Spread Mustard: Evenly spread 2 tablespoons of coarse ground mustard on each sheet of puff pastry, providing a flavorful base layer for the filling.
- Add Filling: Sprinkle half of the grated Colby Jack cheese and half of the chopped hard salami evenly over the mustard layer on each puff pastry sheet.
- Roll the Pastry: Carefully roll each puff pastry sheet into a tight log, ensuring the filling is enclosed uniformly. Use a mixture of 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water as an egg wash to brush along the edges of the roll to seal it well.
- Chill the Rolls: Wrap each rolled puff pastry tightly with plastic wrap and place on a flat surface in the refrigerator. Chill for at least one hour, or up to 24 hours, to firm up the dough for easier slicing.
- Slice the Pinwheels: Remove rolls from the refrigerator and unwrap. Slice each roll into ½” thick pieces. Place the slices cut side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, discarding the ends. Gently reshape each slice into a circle if needed.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the tops of each pinwheel slice with the reserved egg wash to promote browning during baking.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet for 25 minutes until they are golden brown and puffed.
- Serve: Allow the pinwheels to cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the oven is fully preheated to 400°F before baking for optimal puff and browning.
- Chilling the pastry rolls before slicing is critical to prevent filling from spilling out and to achieve neat slices.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- These pinwheels can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.
- Nutrition information is an estimate; use precise ingredient measurements to calculate accurate nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
