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Sweet and savory Monte Cristo pinwheels are a melt-in-your-mouth twist on a classic turned tasty appetizer!
A Sweet and Savory Favorite!
It’s no secret we are OBSESSED with the Monte Cristo Sandwich so of course we love these Monte Cristo pinwheels!
We started with a flaky melt-in-your-mouth puff pastry crust (a great beginning) and filled it with savory ham, turkey, and cheese with a little mustard for a little spice. Dust it with powdered sugar and dip it in raspberry preserves and you have one delicious sweet and savory bite!
Better yet, they are SO easy (bake in about 15 minutes) and look like a million bucks! This appetizer is party-perfect and great for sharing. We have also been known to whip them up for dinner – now that’s an extra fun night.
Give them a try, you won’t be disappointed!
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Sweet and savory. We love the combination of flavors and the touch of sweetness!
- 15 minutes to bake. Layer, roll, and bake! This is one fancy, but easy appetizer!
- Just like the original. These taste just like our classic Monte Cristo sandwiches and sliders – same great flavor!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 20 minutes COOK TIME: 16 minutes
- 1 sheet puff pastry dough – or 8-9 ounces of croissant dough or phyllo dough
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 12 slices Swiss cheese
- 12 slices deli ham – Ham from the deli counter tends to be larger, so you may only need 9 slices.
- 12 slices deli turkey
- 1 egg, beaten
- powdered sugar
- raspberry preserves – or Strawberry Jam, savory Marinara Sauce, or honey mustard
How to Make Monte Cristo Pinwheels
- PREP. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- ASSEMBLE. Place 1 sheet of puff pastry onto a large cutting board and stretch out.
- Brush on ¼ cup dijon mustard all over puff pastry, and top with 6 slices of Swiss cheese slices, followed by 12 slices of ham, then 12 slices of turkey, then 6 more cheese slices. Roll the pastry up and push the seams together to seal the edge.
- Use a serrated knife to cut the log in half, and then cut both sections in half again. Cut each of the 4 sections into 4 slices. You should have 16 pieces in total.
- Place each pinwheel onto the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops and sides with 1 beaten egg.
- BAKE. Bake for 16-18 minutes until hot through and the tops reach golden perfection. Add a dusting of powdered sugar and serve with jam preserves.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- ¼ cup dijon mustard
- 12 slices Swiss cheese
- 12 slices ham
- 12 slices turkey
- 1 egg, beaten
- powdered sugar
- raspberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place a sheet of puff pastry onto a large cutting board and stretch out.
- Brush on a thin layer of Dijon mustard all over the puff pastry, and top with Swiss cheese slices, followed by a layer of ham slices, then turkey slices, then more cheese slices. Roll the pastry up and push thw seams together to seal the edge.
- Use a serrated knife to cut the log in half, and then cut both sections in half again. Cut each of the 4 sections into 4 slices. You should have 16 pieces in total.
- Place each pinwheel onto the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops and sides with your egg.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes until hot and golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with jam preserves.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Place the pinwheel appetizers on a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
Place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, or freeze for 2 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
