Christmas Appetizer: Savory Rolls with Ham and Cream Cheese

Christmas Appetizer: Savory Rolls with Ham and Cream Cheese: Looking for a quick yet impressive appetizer for Christmas, New Year’s, and general holidays?

These savory rolls with ham and cream cheese are very quick and easy to make, but they will look like an elaborate dish and are also delicious!

This Christmas appetizer is perfect for both oven and air fryer cooking

Suitable for a tasty aperitif as well as a festive appetizer, in a few steps you will bring to the table a good dish worthy of the best evenings with friends. I’ll show you how to prepare it in a few moves.

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  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Low cost
  • Preparation time: 5 Minutes
  • Portions: 6 People
  • Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: Christmas, New Year's

Ingredients for Christmas Appetizer: Savory Rolls with Ham and Cream Cheese

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (rectangular)
  • 5.3 oz cooked ham (or turkey breast)
  • 3.5 oz cream cheese
  • as needed milk

Tools for Christmas Appetizer: Savory Rolls with Ham and Cream Cheese

  • 1 Baking Paper parchment paper

Steps for Christmas Appetizer: Savory Rolls with Ham and Cream Cheese

  • Roll out the puff pastry and spread the cream cheese using a spatula or a knife. Now place the ham slices to cover the entire surface.

  • From the long side, roll the puff pastry onto itself until it forms a log. Then cut into slices about 1 inch thick.

  • Place them on the parchment paper facing up and brush them with a little milk.

    We will bake them at 392°F for about 20 minutes in static mode.

    Alternatively, put them in the air fryer at 392°F for about 15 minutes.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

  • Can I prepare these Savory Rolls Christmas Appetizer in advance?

    You can definitely prepare it in advance and then enjoy your dinner. In addition, you can store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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