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Spinach Pinwheels

Irresistible Spinach Pinwheels for Effortless Party Snacks

These Spinach Pinwheels combine ease and indulgent flavors, making them a crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or Asiago
  • 0.25 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder or shallots
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 10 oz Frozen Spinach thawed and squeezed dry
For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry or phyllo dough
  • 1 ea Egg for wash, or plant-based option

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • sharp knife
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  2. Squeeze moisture from thawed spinach, chop finely, and add to the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Unroll puff pastry, spread filling evenly, roll tightly into a log, and wrap in plastic wrap.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  6. Slice chilled log into ½-inch rounds, brush with egg wash, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pinwheels can be made in advance and frozen for up to 1 month. Reheat directly from freezer.

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