Prosciutto And Gruyere Pinwheels Recipes

PROSCIUTTO AND PARMESAN PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with nonstick oil spray.
• Roll the thawed pastry out onto a flat surface. Spread Dijon mustard to taste on the pastry sheets. Cover pastry with a layer of prosciutto, then cheese. Roll the sheets, beginning at the long side. Cut into 1 inch thick sections. Arrange the sections on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes.

PROSCIUTTO PINWHEELS WITH GRUYERE CHEESE AND PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Remove 1 package of Puff Pastry from freezer (each package contains 2 sheets). Thaw the Puff Pastry sheets for 45 minutes.
• Shred 2 cups of Gruyere cheese with a cheese grater and tear 1 3 oz. package of prosciutto into pieces.
• Unfold both sheets of Puff Pastry once they have slightly thawed. Lightly flour a flat surface and roll them out slightly with a rolling pin. Do not roll them out completely. Simply roll out the creases in the pastry sheets.
• Pierce each piece of Puff Pastry with a fork 10-12 times. This will prevent the pastry from 'puffing' as it bakes and will allow the pinwheels to stay together.
• Add 1/2-3/4 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese to each pastry sheet. Place half of the prosciutto pieces on each pastry sheet. Make sure the cheese and prosciutto reaches the edges of each pastry sheet.
• Roll each of the pastry sheets tightly into a 'log' shape.
• Cut each pastry sheet into 12-14 slices (each slice should be 1/2").
• Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Place each of the slices cut side down onto a baking sheet. (Can bake in 2 batches or all at once with 2 separate baking sheets).
• For egg wash:
• Beat 1 egg and 1 Tbsp. of water in a small bowl. Brush each pinwheel with egg wash.
• Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 16-18 minutes or until tops are nice and golden. Remove pan when finished baking.
• Let cool and place on serving tray. Garnish with the zest of 1 lemon.Mince 1/2 cup or so of basil or fresh herb of choice. Sprinkle pinwheels with minced herbs.

SAGE & PROSCIUTTO PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Unfold one pastry sheet. Spread 2 tablespoons mustard to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese; top with half each of the chopped prosciutto and sage. Roll up jelly-roll style. Using a serrated knife, cut roll crosswise into 18 slices., Place cut side down on a greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Serve warm. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked rolls on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to resealable plastic freezer bags; return to freezer. To use, let rolls stand at room temperature 10 minutes. Cut and bake pinwheels as directed, increasing time as necessary.

PROSCIUTTO AND GRUYèRE PASTRY PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Place pastry sheet on work surface. Cut in half, forming two 9 1/2x4 3/4-inch rectangles. Arrange half of prosciutto on 1 rectangle, leaving 1/2-inch border along 1 side. Sprinkle prosciutto with half of basil, then top with half of cheese. Brush plain border with egg glaze. Starting at long side opposite border, roll up pastry jelly-roll style, pressing gently to seal long edges. Wrap in plastic. Repeat with remaining pastry, prosciutto, basil, cheese, and egg to form second log. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours and up to 2 days.
• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Cut logs crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Arrange rounds on prepared sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Bake 1 sheet at a time until pastries are golden brown, about 16 minutes. Using metal spatula, transfer pastries to racks and cool slightly. Serve warm.

PROSCIUTTO AND GRUYERE PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Combine Gruyere and sage in bowl.
• On lightly floured surface, unfold pastry with short side facing you, and cut in half crosswise.
• Arrange half of sheet with long side facing you, and brush just the edge of far side with the egg.
• Arrange half of prosciutto evenly on top of pastry, avoiding egg-washed edge, and top with half of Gruyere mixture.
• Starting with near side, roll jelly-roll fashion into a log and wrap in wax paper.
• Repeat procedure with remaining ingredients.
• Chill, seam-side down, until firm, at least three hours, or up to three days (you can even freeze for several weeks).
• Preheat oven to 400-degrees and lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
• Cut logs crosswise into 1/2 inch thick pinwheels and arrange, cut side down, 1 inch apart on sheets.
• Bake until golden, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer to rack and cool just slightly; best served while still warm.

PROSCIUTTO AND GRUYèRE PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a bowl combine Gruyère and sage. On a lightly floured surface arrange pastry sheet with a short side facing you and cut in half crosswise. Arrange one half of sheet with a long side facing you and brush edge of far side with some egg. Arrange half of prosciutto evenly on top of pastry, avoiding egg-brushed edge, and top with half of Gruyère mixture. Starting with side nearest you, roll pastry jelly-roll fashion into a log and wrap in wax paper. make another log in same manner. Chill pastry logs, seam sides down, until firm, at least 3 hours, and up to 3 days.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. and lightly grease 2 large baking sheets.
• Cut logs crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pinwheels and arrange, cut sides down, 1 inch apart on baking sheets. Bake pinwheels in batches in middle of oven until golden, 14 to 16 minutes. Transfer pinwheels to a rack and cool slightly. Serve pinwheels warm.