Description
These Spinach & Artichoke Puff Pastry Pinwheels are a delightful appetizer featuring a creamy mixture of cheeses, spinach, and artichokes wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of red pepper flakes and nutmeg, they bake to golden, crispy perfection and can be served hot or cold for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cheese and Filling
- 4 oz Softened Cream Cheese
- 8 oz Shredded Swiss Cheese (or any cheese you prefer)
- 1 cup Thawed and drained frozen spinach (from a 10 oz package)
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 6 oz Chopped Artichoke hearts
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional, to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Pinch Nutmeg
Pastry
- 1 Sheet Thawed Puff Pastry Dough
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking puff pastry to a golden crisp.
- Prepare Filling Mixture: In a large 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 mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Spread Filling on Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a flat surface. Evenly spread the prepared filling mixture over the entire surface of the puff pastry, making sure to cover it edge to edge for even flavor in every pinwheel.
- Roll and Slice: Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the puff pastry into a tight log, ensuring the filling stays inside. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12 equal slices to form the pinwheels.
- Arrange and Bake: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the pinwheel slices cut side up, spaced evenly apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pinwheels are puffed, golden brown, and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve the pinwheels warm or at room temperature as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Make sure to thoroughly drain the thawed spinach to prevent soggy pastry.
- You can substitute Swiss cheese with mozzarella or cheddar if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control spiciness or omit for a milder flavor.
- These pinwheels can be prepared ahead of time and baked right before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (approx.)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
