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Cheesy Pizza Pinwheels

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Quick and easy cheesy pizza pinwheels made with flaky puff pastry, perfect for snacks, parties, or casual get-togethers. These pinwheels combine gooey cheese, savory pizza flavors, and buttery pastry for a delicious treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) pizza sauce
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • About 20 pepperoni slices (or substitute with cooked sausage or veggies)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Gently roll it out with a rolling pin if needed to smooth creases (about 10 minutes).
  3. Spread 1/2 cup (120 ml) pizza sauce evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides.
  4. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce. Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan on top. Place pepperoni slices evenly across the cheese. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder over everything.
  5. Starting from one long edge, roll the pastry tightly into a log shape. Use a bit of water on the edge to seal the roll (about 5 minutes).
  6. Slice the roll into about 12 equal pieces, each roughly 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick.
  7. Arrange the pinwheels cut side up on the lined baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each.
  8. Brush the tops of each pinwheel lightly with beaten egg wash.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown with bubbly cheese.
  10. Let the pinwheels rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If puff pastry is too cold, let it thaw 5-10 more minutes before rolling to avoid cracking. Brush egg wash lightly to avoid soggy pastry. Avoid overfilling to prevent spilling and uneven baking. Tent with foil if browning too fast. Leftovers reheat best in oven to keep pastry crisp. Freeze after baking and reheat from frozen for best results.

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Keywords: pizza pinwheels, cheesy snack, puff pastry snack, easy appetizer, party food, finger food, quick snack

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