Description
Savory cheese pinwheels dance with simplicity, blending creamy cheese and flaky pastry into a delightful appetizer. Guests will devour these elegant spirals, craving more of their irresistible flavor and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet refrigerated puff pastry
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by lightly dusting a clean surface with flour to prevent pastry from sticking.
- Gently unroll the puff pastry sheet, ensuring it remains intact and smooth.
- Distribute mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly across the entire pastry surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll the pastry from one long side to the opposite edge, creating a tight, uniform cylinder.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled log into pinwheel rounds approximately 1-inch thick.
- Arrange pinwheels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, positioning them with slight separation to allow even heat circulation.
- Transfer the baking sheet to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 12-15 minutes until the pastry turns golden and develops a crisp, puffy texture.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes to allow pinwheels to set before serving.
Notes
- Swap regular cheese for dairy-free alternatives like vegan mozzarella to create a lactose-free version that everyone can enjoy.
- Use gluten-free puff pastry sheets for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring the recipe remains inclusive and delicious.
- Experiment with additional herbs like dried basil or oregano sprinkled over the cheese to elevate the flavor profile and add a gourmet touch.
- Freeze unbaked pinwheels for up to one month, allowing quick preparation of appetizers whenever unexpected guests arrive or sudden cravings strike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg