Description
These savory spinach artichoke pinwheels feature a creamy, cheesy filling swirled inside flaky puff pastry. Quick to make and perfect for parties, they’re a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s endlessly adaptable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained (or use fresh spinach, sautéed and chopped)
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (or 1 small garlic clove, minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 8 oz), thawed according to package directions
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry and gently roll into a rectangle about 10×12 inches and 1/8 inch thick.
- Spread the spinach artichoke mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1/2 inch border on one long side.
- Starting from the long edge opposite the border, roll the pastry into a tight log. Press the seam to seal.
- Slice the log into 16 equal pieces, about 3/4 inch thick. Wipe the knife between cuts for clean swirls.
- Arrange pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart.
- Brush each pinwheel lightly with egg wash.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until puffed, golden, and cheese is bubbling. Check after 15 minutes to avoid over-browning.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For best results, squeeze spinach dry to avoid soggy pinwheels. Keep puff pastry cold for easy handling and maximum flakiness. You can make the filling ahead or freeze the rolled log before slicing and baking. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, use suitable pastry and cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: spinach artichoke pinwheels, party appetizer, puff pastry, vegetarian snack, easy finger food, cheese pinwheels, holiday recipe