Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Diabetic-Friendly Ham & Cheese Pinwheels

🧾 Ingredients (Makes 12 pinwheels)

Low-Carb Dough:

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
• 2 tbsp cream cheese
• ¾ cup almond flour
• 1 egg

Filling:

• 6–8 slices thin deli ham (low-sodium, no added sugar)
• ½ cup shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese
• ½ tsp Dijon mustard (no sugar added)
• Optional: sprinkle of dried Italian seasoning

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the dough (Fathead-style):
   • Melt mozzarella and cream cheese together (microwave 60–90 seconds, stirring halfway).
   • Stir in almond flour and egg until a dough forms.
3. Roll out dough between two sheets of parchment into a rectangle (about ¼-inch thick).
4. Add filling:
   • Spread mustard lightly.
   • Layer ham and sprinkle cheese evenly.
5. Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 pieces.
6. Bake 15–18 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.

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🩸 Why This Is Diabetes-Friendly

• Uses almond flour instead of white flour
• High protein and fat help slow glucose rise
• No added sugars
• About 3–4g net carbs per pinwheel

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🥗 Even Lighter Option

Skip the dough and:

• Roll ham slices around cheese sticks
• Bake briefly until warm and melty