Twisted Ham and Cheese Wheel in Puff Pastry

Twisted Ham and Cheese Wheel in Puff Pastry

Twisted Ham and Cheese Wheel in Puff Pastry

Savory Puff Pastry for the Win

If you know my mom, you know one thing: she loves puff pastry. I'm talking full-on puff pastry devotion. Her go-to favorite? A classic cherry turnover—puff pastry squares filled with cherry pie filling, folded into triangles, baked until golden, then drizzled with a simple powdered sugar glaze. Easy. Comforting. Delicious. It’s been her dessert love affair for as long as I can remember.

But this time, I wanted to surprise her with something different. Same puff pastry love, but flipped to the savory side.

And let’s be honest—who doesn’t love the iconic combo of ham and cheese?

I saw several versions of ham-and-cheese puff pastry swirls online, and I couldn’t resist trying a version of my own. Enter: Twisted Ham and Cheese Wheel in Puff Pastry. And yes, it’s as fun (and delicious) as it sounds.

Light, flaky pastry. Melty cheese. Hearty ham. A touch of sweet mustard for tang. Twisted into little crispy fingers that pull apart like the best party appetizer you’ve ever had. It’s like if a croissant and a Monte Cristo had a baby.

Perfect for a party tray, game night snack, picnic spread—or, in our case, a Tuesday treat for just me and mom.

Trust me. These twisty, crunchy, golden fingers of puff pastry joy are a total hit.

Bon appétit!