Description
Savory monte cristo pinwheels blend French sandwich tradition with creative rolling techniques. Rich ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese create a delightful appetizer you can easily enjoy at casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices deli ham (very thin)
- 4 slices deli turkey (very thin)
- 8 slices Swiss cheese (thin)
- 1 can (12 oz/340 g) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 egg (large)
- 2 tbsps mixed berry or raspberry jam
- 2–3 tbsps powdered sugar (optional)
- Extra mixed berry or raspberry jam (for serving)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal results.
- Dough Layer: Unfurl the crescent dough sheet and spread a uniform layer of raspberry or strawberry jam across the entire surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Protein Arrangement: Layer Swiss cheese, deli turkey, and ham systematically across the jam-coated dough, creating a comprehensive flavor profile.
- Rolling Technique: Carefully roll the dough from the long edge, forming a tight cylindrical log and pressing edges to seal the fillings securely inside.
- Portioning and Finishing: Slice the roll into 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) pinwheels, brush with whisked egg for a lustrous golden exterior, and arrange on prepared baking sheet with minimal spacing.
- Baking Process: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges transform into a rich, golden-brown color and the dough achieves a perfectly crisp, flaky texture.
- Serving Presentation: Remove from oven, allow brief cooling, generously dust with powdered sugar, and serve immediately alongside additional jam for an elegant dipping experience.
Notes
- Seal the Edges: Press the roll’s seam firmly to prevent unraveling during baking.
- Slice with Precision: Use a very sharp serrated knife and clean between cuts for clean, uniform pinwheels.
- Egg Wash Technique: Apply egg wash gently with a pastry brush for an even, glossy golden-brown finish.
- Cooling Strategy: Allow pinwheels to rest briefly before serving to let cheese set and prevent burning your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 21
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg