Description
These Spinach Dip in Bite-Sized Pinwheels are perfect savory appetizers combining a creamy spinach and cheese filling wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Easy to make and ideal for parties or snacks, they bake up golden and delicious with a touch of garlic and Parmesan flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 bag frozen chopped spinach (10 oz), thawed and thoroughly squeezed to remove all water
- 1 block cream cheese (8 oz), softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Pastry & Finishing
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed but still cold
- 1 egg, beaten with a splash of water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Squeeze the thawed spinach until all water is expelled, then add it to the mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and smooth.
- Roll Out the Puff Pastry: Lightly flour your counter and roll out the puff pastry sheet. Spread the spinach filling evenly over the pastry, leaving one long edge free of filling. This edge will help seal the pinwheels when rolled.
- Form the Log and Chill: Carefully roll the puff pastry with the filling into a tight jelly roll, starting from the filled edge and rolling toward the empty side. Wrap the roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up, which helps with easier slicing and prevents filling from spilling out.
- Preheat and Slice: While the roll chills, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Once chilled, unwrap the log and slice it into half-inch thick rounds. Place the pinwheels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Apply Egg Wash and Bake: Beat the egg with a splash of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of each pinwheel with the egg wash to achieve a beautiful golden finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes or until the pinwheels puff up and turn golden brown.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much water as possible from the spinach to prevent soggy pinwheels.
- You can add extra spices like smoked paprika or Italian seasoning for different flavor variations.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
- These pinwheels can be made ahead and frozen before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time when cooking from frozen.
- Use gluten-free puff pastry if you want to make this recipe gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
