Gahan House's Savoury Prosciutto Pinwheels

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‘Tis the season of holiday parties — but don’t show up empty handed! This easy, crowd-pleasing recipe from our friends at Gahan House Nova Centre (5239 Sackville Street) is simple to make and sure to impress your family and friends.   

 

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Gahan House's Savoury Prosciutto Pinwheels

Makes: 24 pinwheels • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes 

 

Ingredients 

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed 
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise 
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard 
  • 95 g thinly sliced prosciutto 
  • 75 g grated Parmesan cheese 
  • 2 g dried thyme 
  • 2 g dried rosemary 
  • 2 g dried oregano 
  • 2 g dried basil 
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) 
  • Dijon Aioli*, for serving (see below)

 

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. 
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into an even rectangle. Spread the mustard-mayo mixture evenly over the surface. 
  4. Sprinkle the dried herbs evenly, then layer the prosciutto slices and Parmesan cheese. 
  5. Starting from the long edge, roll the pastry tightly into a log. Slice into 24 even rounds. 
  6. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet, brush with the beaten egg, and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until puffed and golden. 
  7. Serve warm with Dijon Aioli* for dipping. 

 

Chef’s Tip: For a crisper texture, chill the rolled pastry for 10–15 minutes before slicing — this helps maintain neat, uniform spirals when baked.

 

*See below for the Dijon Aioli recipe. 

Dijon Aioli 


Makes: about 1 cup • Prep Time: 5 minutes


Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder (or 1 small clove minced)
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper
  • Optional: 1 tsp olive oil for a silkier texture
     

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and garlic until smooth.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. If desired, drizzle in olive oil and whisk until the aioli is slightly glossy and emulsified.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Keeps for up to 5 days covered in the fridge.
     

Serving Suggestion: Spoon the aioli into a small dish alongside the warm pinwheels, or spread a thin layer on a charcuterie board for dipping.

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