These Prosciutto, Sage & Gruyere Puff Pastry Pinwheels are a delicious savoury bite for the holiday season!

You only need 5 key ingredients to make this appetizer.

Make this perfect appetizer for all of your holiday gatherings!

If you love my apricot jam and goat cheese puff pastry pinwheels, you’ll love the savory flavors in this quick appetizer!

why you’ll love these puff pastry bites

These pinwheels make a great party food becuase you can make them ahead of time.
You only need 5 key ingredients to make this appetizer.
It’s an elevated version of a classic ham & cheese pinwheel appetizer so it’s a favourite flavour combination!

Ingredients needed to make these puff pastry pinwheels

Puff pastry: store-bought puff pastry that is defrosted is all you need for this recipe, just one sheet of puff pastry is needed

Dijon mustard: dijon mustard works the best with the rest of the savory flavors in this recipe

Prosciutto: thinly sliced salty prosciutto goes beautifully with the tangy dijon mustard and buttery puff pastry

Gruyère cheese: shredded gruyere cheese is a creamy addition which pairs lovely with the prosciutto and dijon mustard; however, you can also use an old cheddar cheese or swiss cheese in it’s place if needed.

Sage: fresh sage leaves add the perfect herbaceous touch to this appetizer.

Egg wash: brush egg wash on the pinwheels before baking for a beautiful golden colour when baked!

How to make this sage prosciutto puff pastry appetizer

Step 1: On a piece of parchment paper, roll out the defrosted puff pastry sheet into about 10×10 inch square.

Step 2: Spread mustard on the puff pastry, leaving a 1/2 inch border.

Step 3: Layer the prosciutto slices side-by-side on top of the mustard, try not to overlap them too much. Sprinkle the cheese evenly across the prosciutto slices and then sprinkle over the freshly minced sage.

Step 4: Start from the bottom and tightly / gently roll up into a log. Wrap the log in the parchment paper or plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 10 minutes while you preheat the oven to 400F.

Step 5: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 6: After 10 minutes, remove the puff pastry log from the freezer and cut into 1/2 inch slices using a sharp or serrated knife. You’ll end up with about 18-22 pinwheels.

Step 7: Transfer pinwheels to the baking sheet, making sure to leave space between each pinwheel and use a pastry brush to brush the top and sides of each pinwheel with egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tbsp water) if desired.

Step 8: Bake pinwheels for 22-28 minutes until golden brown. Leave on the baking sheet to cool.

Step 9: Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes and then serve on a plate, sprinkling on more fresh minced sage leaves if desired.

Expert tips

Make an egg wash by whisking 1 egg with a tablespoon of water. This is going to help the pinwheels get a gorgrous golden brown colour in the oven!
Be sure to take your puff pastry out of the freezer ahead of time so it has time to fully defrost before make this appetizer; generally you can defrost the puff pastry overnight in the fridge.
To get extra clean slices when slicing the puff pastry log, use a serrated knife.
Get creative and serve these as a part of a cheese plate or cheese board too!

Common Questions

Can I make these pinwheels ahead of time?
These flaky puff pastry pinwheels are best enjoyed fresh from the oven! You could make them an hour or two in advance, then warm them up in the oven at 300F for 5 minutes. They’re also delicious at room temperature!

What kind of cheese can I use instead of gruyere cheese?
An old cheddar cheese or swiss cheese would work well in place of gruyere cheese.

Can I bake and freeze these puff pastry pinwheels for later?
YES! Bake the pinwheels and then allow them to fully cool. Arrange the baked pinwheels in a flat layer on a baking sheet and then freeze completely. Transfer the frozen pinwheels to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to one month. Reheat the pinwheels directly from frozen on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 350F until warmed through.

Will phyllo pastry work instead of puff pastry?
Phyllo pastry is much thinner than puff pastry and is made with different ingredients, so I wouldn’t recommend using it for this recipe.

How to store these sage prosciutto puff pastry pinwheels

These pinwheels are best served fresh from the oven! I don’t recommend storing them for longer than 2-3 hours. If you’d like to freeze these pinwheels, see my tips in the common questions section above!

More puff pastry recipes to make from the blog

Apricot Jam and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Easy Puff Pastry Asparagus Tart with Gruyere Cheese

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