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Savory Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Flaky puff pastry spirals filled with cream cheese, spinach, sun-dried tomato, and Parmesan.

Total time
35 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
Medium
Savory Puff Pastry Pinwheels
As seen on Episode 166

The preparation

8 steps, about 35 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Unroll thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.

  2. 02

    Spread softened cream cheese evenly over the surface.

  3. 03

    Scatter chopped spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan over the cream cheese.

  4. 04

    Roll the pastry tightly into a log from one end.

  5. 05

    Slice the log into rounds about 1/2 inch thick.

  6. 06

    Place pinwheels on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  7. 07

    Brush tops with egg wash.

  8. 08

    Bake at 400 degrees F for about 20 minutes until golden and puffed.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Roll the pastry into a tight log so the spiral holds when you slice it. Cut clean half-inch rounds and don't overload the filling, or it squeezes out as they bake.”

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