Description
Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese Pinwheels are flaky, buttery bites filled with smooth cream cheese, sweet-spicy pepper jelly, and a touch of cheddar for extra savory flavor. They are easy to make, perfect for parties, and always disappear fast from the serving tray.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup pepper jelly
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Lightly dust a work surface with flour and unfold the puff pastry sheet. Roll gently to smooth the seams.
3. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
4. Spoon the pepper jelly over the cream cheese and spread it gently.
5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions evenly over the top.
6. Starting from one long side, roll the pastry into a tight log.
7. Chill the log in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.
8. Slice the log into 1/2-inch pinwheels and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Whisk the egg with the water and brush the tops and edges of the pinwheels.
10. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
11. Cool for 5 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use fully softened cream cheese so it spreads easily without tearing the pastry.
Chilling the rolled pastry before slicing helps the pinwheels keep their shape.
For cleaner layers, avoid overfilling with jelly or the centers may leak while baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 118mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 24mg