12 Quick and Easy Puff Pastry Appetizers
11. Easy 3-Ingredient Cheese Pinwheels
Looking for a simple yet impressive appetizer? Cheese pinwheels are perfect for your next gathering! These delightful treats combine buttery puff pastry with rich cheese flavors, creating a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal effort.
These pinwheels need just three ingredients: puff pastry, cheese, and herbed cream cheese. The combination creates a flavorful bite-sized appetizer that looks fancy but takes minutes to prepare. Your guests will think you spent hours in the kitchen!
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Serving Size
- makes approximately 24 pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- 4 oz herbed cream cheese, softened
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread the herbed cream cheese evenly across the entire surface of the pastry.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the cream cheese layer.
- Starting from one edge, tightly roll the pastry into a log shape.
- Slice the log into ½-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife.
- Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.
- Bake them for 12-15 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Let the pinwheels cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 85 per pinwheel
- Fat: 6 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Calcium: 40 mg
- Sodium: 110 mg
