These golden puff pastry swirls are the ultimate quick snack, packed with ham and melted cheese. Flaky layers, a creamy tomato-sour cream sauce, and a glossy egg-yolk finish make them look bakery-worthy with very little effort. Bake a batch for breakfast, lunchboxes, or an easy party plate.
For more puff pastry ideas, try our Cheese and Onion Puff Pastry Bites or Apple Puff Pastry Twists. If you love ham and cheese together, our Puff Pastry Waffles with Ham and Cheese are another fun twist.
Ingredients
- 250 g (1/2 lb) puff pastry, thawed
- 150 g (5 oz) ham, finely chopped
- 150 g (1 1/2 cups) grated cheese
- 1.5 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg yolk, for brushing
Instructions
- For the sauce, mix the sour cream, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out the pastry, spread with sauce, and scatter over the ham and cheese.
- Roll up tightly and slice into 1-1.5 cm rounds.
- Arrange on a baking sheet, brush with egg yolk, and bake at 180-200°C (350-400°F) for about 20 minutes.
Tips
- Keep the pastry cold until baking so the swirls puff up tall and flaky.
- Use a sharp knife and a gentle sawing motion for clean, even rounds.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet — leave room for the swirls to expand.
For more puff pastry and baking inspiration, see Allrecipes and Serious Eats.
Nutrition: Per 100 g: 139.1 kcal, protein 8.7 g, fat 4.6 g, carbs 15.3 g.