Cherry-Glazed Ham Cheese Roll-Ups (Print View)

Puff pastry wraps ham and cheese, topped with tangy-sweet cherry glaze for a crowd-pleasing snack.

# Components:

→ For the Roll-Ups

01 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
02 - 8 slices deli ham
03 - 8 slices Swiss cheese
04 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

→ For the Cherry Glaze

05 - 1/2 cup cherry preserves
06 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
07 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth any seams. Cut the sheet into 8 equal rectangles.
03 - Place one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese onto each pastry rectangle. Roll up tightly, starting from the short end, to enclose the filling.
04 - Arrange the assembled roll-ups seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops evenly with the beaten egg wash.
05 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
06 - While the roll-ups bake, combine the cherry preserves, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, approximately 3–4 minutes.
07 - Remove the baked roll-ups from the oven. Immediately brush the warm cherry glaze over their tops.
08 - Serve the roll-ups warm. Offer additional glaze on the side for dipping, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses store bought puff pastry for convenience
  • Perfect make ahead appetizer for parties
  • Sweet and savory flavor combination that guests will rave about
02 -
  • Can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and baked just before serving
  • Each roll up contains approximately 240 calories making them a reasonable appetizer option
  • The contrast of flaky pastry with melty cheese creates an irresistible texture experience
03 -
  • Always keep puff pastry cold until ready to use for the flakiest results
  • Cut parchment paper slightly larger than your baking sheet to make cleanup easier
  • A pizza wheel makes cutting the pastry into even rectangles much simpler than using a knife

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