Description
These Spinach & Artichoke Puff Pastry Pinwheels are a delightful appetizer featuring a creamy blend of cheeses, spinach, and artichokes wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfectly spiced with a hint of red pepper flakes and nutmeg, they are baked to golden perfection and make an impressive snack or party treat.
Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
- 4 oz Softened Cream Cheese
- 8 oz Shredded Swiss Cheese (or any variety you prefer)
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Vegetables
- 1 cup Thawed and Drained Frozen Spinach (from a 10 oz package)
- 6 oz Chopped Artichoke Hearts
Pastry
- 1 Sheet Thawed Puff Pastry Dough
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (adjust or omit for less spice)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Pinch Nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) to ensure it’s ready to bake the pinwheels to a perfect golden brown.
- Prepare the 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 the filling is well blended.
- Roll Out Puff Pastry: Lay out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a clean surface and roll it out evenly to prepare for spreading the filling.
- Spread the Filling: Evenly distribute the prepared cheese and vegetable mixture over the entire surface of the puff pastry sheet, spreading it out smoothly.
- Roll the Pastry: Starting from the long edge, carefully roll the puff pastry sheet into a tight log shape to encase the filling inside.
- Slice into Pinwheels: Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled pastry log into 12 equal slices to form individual pinwheels.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the pinwheels flat side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pinwheels are puffed up and golden brown on top.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve hot or cold as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- You can swap Swiss cheese for mozzarella, cheddar, or any cheese of your choice to vary the flavor profile.
- Be sure to thoroughly drain the spinach and artichokes to prevent the pastry from becoming soggy.
- Red pepper flakes can be omitted or reduced if you prefer a milder taste.
- Puff pastry should be thawed but still cold before rolling to ensure better puffing during baking.
- Pinwheels can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
