Best 10 Prosciutto Pinwheels Recipes

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Prosciutto pinwheels are a delightful appetizer or party snack that combine the salty, savory flavor of prosciutto with the creamy richness of cheese and the crunch of vegetables. These bite-sized treats are easy to make and can be customized to your liking, making them a versatile addition to any menu.

This article features three variations of prosciutto pinwheels: the classic, the veggie-packed, and the spicy. The classic pinwheels are made with just four ingredients: prosciutto, cream cheese, fresh basil, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. The veggie-packed pinwheels add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and spinach for an extra boost of flavor and nutrition. The spicy pinwheels incorporate a mixture of cayenne pepper, chili powder, and paprika for a kick of heat.

No matter which variation you choose, prosciutto pinwheels are sure to be a hit with your guests. They're perfect for serving at cocktail parties, potlucks, or even as a light lunch or dinner. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

PROSCIUTTO AND PARMESAN PINWHEELS



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Very easy appetizer. Absolutely delicious.

Provided by Claire Mooney Gillen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
5 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
5 ounces Parmesan cheese, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons prepared Dijon mustard

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 793.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

PROSCIUTTO PINWHEELS



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Fancy-looking and filling, these sensational appetizers are a lot easier to make than they look. With just a few ingredients and our easy directions, it'll be a snap! -Kaitlyn Benito, Everett, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 20 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/4 cup sweet hot mustard
1/4 pound sliced prosciutto or deli ham, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Unfold puff pastry. Spread mustard over pastry to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with prosciutto and cheese. Roll up one side to the middle of the dough; roll up the other side so the two rolls meet in the center. Using a serrated knife, cut into 1/2-in. slices., Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° until puffed and golden brown, 11-13 minutes. Serve warm.Freeze option: Freeze cooled appetizers in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat appetizers on a greased baking sheet in a preheated 400° oven until crisp and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PROSCIUTTO PARMESAN PINWHEELS



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Puff pastry from the freezer section makes these tasty appetizers a snap to assemble. The golden-brown pinwheels get their fabulous flavor from prosciutto, Dijon mustard and Parmesan cheese.-Virginia Galloway, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 20 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto or deli ham, chopped
1-1/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Unfold puff pastry. Spread mustard over pastry to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with prosciutto and cheese. Roll up each pastry sheet. Using a serrated knife, gently cut into 1 in. slices. , Place 3-inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until puffed and light golden brown. Serve warm. Freeze option: Freeze cooled appetizers in an airtight freezer container. To use, reheat appetizers on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a preheated 400° oven until crisp and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PROSCIUTTO AND GRUYèRE PASTRY PINWHEELS



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Categories     Cheese     Appetizer     Bake     Cocktail Party     Basil     Prosciutto     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough     Pastry     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 30

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17.3-ounce package), thawed
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3/4 cup (packed) finely grated Gruyère cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1 egg, beaten to blend

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 GRUYèRE PINWHEELS



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Categories     Cheese     Bake     Cocktail Party     Winter     Swiss Cheese     Prosciutto     Sage     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 40 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup finely grated Gruyère (about 3 ounces)
4 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves
1 puff pastry sheet (from one 17 1/4-ounce package frozen puff pastry sheets), thawed
1 large egg, beaten lightly
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto

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.

APRICOT-PROSCIUTTO PINWHEELS



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Italian-inspired puff pastry pinwheels brimming with sweet and spicy apricot compote and proscuitto, topped with mozzarella and drizzled with balsamic vinegar.

Provided by Janet

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 1h30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¼ cups brown sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt to taste
1 pound dried apricots, chopped
½ cup rum
1 (17.3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
½ pound prosciutto
1 (8 ounce) ball mozzarella
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over low heat. Add brown sugar, butter, garlic, pepper flakes, and salt; stir to combine and cook until bubbling and sugar has dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in apricots and cook until soft and plumped, about 5 minutes. Add rum; continue to cook and stir until liquid has reduced and a thick syrup has formed, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set compote aside to cool, about 15 minutes.
  • Roll pastry on a floured surface into 2 equal rectangles. Transfer each rectangle onto a sheet of parchment paper. Spread cooled compote onto each rectangle and sprinkle with walnuts. Arrange prosciutto over top, covering compote completely. Roll up each rectangle like a jelly roll, sealing the edge with a dab of water, if needed. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove pastry rolls from the refrigerator and slice each into 18 slices. Place slices, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is puffed and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn on the broiler.
  • While pastries are cooling slightly, cut mozzarella into 18 slices. Top each pastry with a mozzarella round.
  • Broil until cheese bubbles, about 2 minutes. Serve warm with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 397.3 mg, Sugar 28.8 g

SAGE & PROSCIUTTO PINWHEELS



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I love, love, love to make appetizers and I especially like this recipe because I can make the rolls ahead, freeze them, and then slice and bake when needed. -Kate Dampier, Quail Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/4 cup honey mustard
1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
8 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PROSCIUTTO COTTO PINWHEELS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup fresh ricotta cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
8 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto cotto
1 cup giardiniera, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, oil and rosemary with a rubber spatula. Set aside.
  • Lay two pieces of the prosciutto cotto on the board in front of you lengthwise, overlapping by half and patching holes where needed. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture evenly over the ham. Sprinkle the side closest to you with 2 tablespoons chopped giardiniera and press gently into the cheese. Roll the ham into a pinwheel starting with the edge closest to you and rolling away from you. Repeat for the remaining prosciutto cotto and filling. Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to firm up.
  • To serve, unwrap the rolls and, using a sharp knife, slice into 3/4-inch pieces.

PROSCIUTTO PINWHEELS



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A perfect start for any dinner party.Unknown source

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 cups shredded gruyere cheese
5 tsp. chopped fresh sage leaves
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto

Steps:

  • 1. Mix Gruyere cheese and sage in bowl. Arrange pastry sheet, short side facing you, on lightly floured surface; cut into halves crosswise. Put one half sheet with long side facing you; brush edge of far side with the egg.
  • 2. Layer with half the prosciutto and Gruyere cheese mixture, avoiding the egg moistened edge. Roll up jelly roll fashion, shaping into a log. Wrap in waxed paper. Repeat the process with the remaining pastry, prosciutto and cheese mixture. Chill, seam side down, in refrigerator for 3 hours to 3 days or til firm
  • 3. . Preheat oven to 400. Grease 2 large baking sheets. Cut logs crosswise into 1/2 inch slices. Arrange, cut side down, 1 inch apart on baking sheets. Bake in batches, on middle oven rack for 14 to 16 minutes or til golden. Remove to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm. Makes 40 pinwheels.

CHICKEN-PROSCIUTTO PINWHEELS IN WINE SAUCE



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We host a large group for holiday meals, and these pinwheels always go over well alongside the regular dishes. I often double this recipe and use two 13x9-in. pans. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
6 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham
6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup Italian-style panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups Madeira wine

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness; layer with prosciutto and mozzarella. Roll up chicken from a short side; secure with toothpicks., Place eggs and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in eggs, then roll in crumbs to coat. Cut each chicken breast crosswise into 3 slices; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, cut side down. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove chicken from refrigerator; uncover and let stand while oven heats. In a small saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes. Add wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1-1/2 cups. Pour over chicken., Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 30-35 minutes. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 227mg cholesterol, Sodium 827mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 48g protein.

Tips:

  • For best results, use thinly sliced prosciutto and a sharp knife to cut the pinwheels.
  • If the prosciutto is too thick, it will be difficult to roll and may tear.
  • To make the pinwheels ahead of time, prepare them as directed and then wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
  • To bake the pinwheels, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the pinwheels on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the prosciutto is crispy and the cheese is melted.
  • To serve, arrange the pinwheels on a platter and garnish with fresh herbs or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

Conclusion:

Prosciutto pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover prosciutto. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and elegant snack that will impress your guests.

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