Description
Irresistible warm and flaky pastry pinwheels filled with a creamy spinach dip-inspired mixture, perfect for parties or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag frozen chopped spinach (10 oz), thawed and well-drained
- 1 block cream cheese (8 oz), softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (about 45 g)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 8 oz / 225 g), thawed but cold
- 1 egg, beaten with a splash of water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add thawed spinach, squeezing out moisture, and mix until evenly combined.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and spread spinach mixture evenly, leaving one edge free of filling.
- Roll tightly from the filled side towards the clean edge and press to seal.
- Wrap log in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove log, slice into 1/2-inch rounds, and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden.
Notes
For a tangier filling, substitute Greek yogurt for mayo. Ensure spinach is well-drained to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pinwheels
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg