Description
Buttery puff pastry rolled with creamy spinach filling and baked until golden. Perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen chopped spinach (10 oz), thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 block cream cheese (8 oz), softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed but still cold
- 1 egg, beaten with a splash of water
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, mayo, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth.
- Squeeze the thawed spinach firmly to remove excess liquid. Fold it into the cheese mixture until uniform.
- Roll out the cold puff pastry on a floured surface into a rectangle. Leave one long edge clear of filling.
- Spread the spinach-cream cheese mixture over the pastry, keeping one edge free. Roll tightly, pressing the seam to seal.
- Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Slice the log into 1/2-inch rounds. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush each pinwheel with the egg wash. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
You can swap grated pecorino for Parmesan or add mozzarella for extra stretch. Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American