Description
These Spinach Dip in Bite-Sized Pinwheels combine creamy spinach dip with flaky puff pastry for a delicious, easy-to-make appetizer. Perfectly seasoned with Parmesan, garlic, and a hint of heat, these golden pinwheels are baked until puffed and crispy, making them ideal for parties or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Spinach Dip 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 a little heat)
Pinwheels
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Add the thoroughly squeezed spinach (ensure all water is removed) and mix everything until evenly blended.
- Assemble the 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 from filling to allow sealing. Carefully roll the pastry into a tight jelly roll shape.
- Chill the rolled log: Wrap the rolled pastry log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) during this time.
- Slice and prepare for baking: Remove the pastry log from the fridge and slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Place the pinwheels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash to promote golden color.
- Bake: Bake the pinwheels in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until puffed up and golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all excess water is squeezed out of the thawed spinach to prevent soggy pastry.
- If you want a milder flavor, omit red pepper flakes.
- Use cold puff pastry to make rolling easier and to achieve a flakier texture.
- These pinwheels can be prepared ahead and kept refrigerated before baking.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
