Description
Savory Monte Cristo Pinwheels blend French sandwich elegance with playful roll-up style. Swiss cheese, ham, and turkey nestled in creamy layers create classic comfort with a modern twist for delightful appetizers or quick lunch bites.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 very thin slices of deli ham
- 4 very thin slices of deli turkey
- 8 thin slices of deli Swiss cheese
Dough and Binding:
- 1 (12-ounce/340 grams) can of refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 large egg
Finishing and Serving:
- 2 tablespoons mixed berry or raspberry jam
- Optional: 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Extra mixed berry or raspberry jam for serving
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C), preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking.
- Carefully unroll the crescent dough sheet, gently spreading a thin, even layer of raspberry or strawberry jam across the entire surface.
- Arrange slices of Swiss cheese, followed by thinly sliced deli turkey, and then layer with delicate slices of ham, ensuring complete coverage of the dough.
- Tightly roll the dough from one long edge to the other, creating a compact cylindrical shape, pressing gently to seal the ingredients inside.
- Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the roll into approximately 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) thick pinwheel rounds.
- Whisk an egg and delicately brush the top of each pinwheel to create a golden, glossy finish.
- Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, allowing slight space between each piece for even baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a rich, golden brown and the dough appears crisp and flaky.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes, then dust generously with powdered sugar.
- Serve immediately with additional jam on the side for dipping, creating a delightful sweet and savory appetizer.
Notes
- Sweet and savory meet in these bite-sized treasures that transform the classic Monte Cristo sandwich into adorable pinwheel appetizers.
- Crescent roll dough becomes the perfect canvas for layering delicate meats, melty cheese, and a hint of fruity jam.
- Versatile enough for brunch, game day, or unexpected guests, these pinwheels disappear faster than you can say “delicious”.
- Kids and adults alike will love the playful presentation and irresistible combination of flavors packed into each spiral.
- Prep takes mere minutes, making these a go-to recipe when you want maximum taste with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg