Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Spinach & Artichoke Puff Pastry Pinwheels featuring a creamy blend of cheeses, spinach, and artichoke hearts, baked to golden perfection. These savory pinwheels make a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cheese and Vegetables
- 4 oz Softened Cream Cheese
- 8 oz Shredded Swiss Cheese or any variety of cheese you like
- 1 cup Thawed and drained frozen spinach (from a 10 oz package)
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 6 oz Chopped Artichoke hearts
Dough
- 1 Sheet Thawed Puff Pastry Dough
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional, can add less or omit for less spiciness)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 Pinch Nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the puff pastry pinwheels.
- Prepare Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded Swiss cheese, thawed and drained spinach, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped artichoke hearts, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated into a creamy filling.
- Assemble Pinwheels: Roll out the thawed puff pastry dough on a clean surface. Evenly spread the prepared filling over the entire surface of the dough.
- Roll and Slice: Starting from the long edge of the pastry, carefully roll it into a tight log. Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled log into 12 equal slices to form individual pinwheels.
- Bake: Place the pinwheels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and puffed up.
- Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve the pinwheels hot or cold as a tasty appetizer or snack.
Notes
- You can prepare the pinwheels up to 1 day in advance by assembling them and placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.
- For best results, drain the thawed spinach thoroughly to avoid soggy pastry.
- Feel free to substitute Swiss cheese with your favorite cheese for different flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
