Creamy Spinach Dip Pinwheels
Delightful and creamy spinach-filled pinwheels wrapped in flaky puff pastry, perfect for snacks or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 pinwheels 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 10 oz Frozen Chopped Spinach (Thawed and squeezed dry)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (Softened)
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (Can substitute with Pecorino)
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (Greek yogurt can be a healthier alternative)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (Adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry (Thawed)
- 1 egg (for wash)
Instructions
- Begin by thawing your frozen spinach. This step is crucial! Once thawed, squeeze the spinach to remove excess moisture—nobody wants a soggy filling.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt). Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes for that extra kick. Finally, fold in the prepared spinach until everything is well combined.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out your thawed puff pastry sheet to ensure it’s even and ready for filling.
- Evenly spread the creamy spinach filling across the puff pastry, leaving a small border at the edges.
- Starting from one edge, gently roll the pastry tightly into a log shape. Be sure to seal the edge by pressing it down lightly.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled pastry into approximately 1-inch thick pinwheels. You should end up with around 12 to 15 beautiful little spirals of flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the pinwheels spaced out on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Whisk the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the tops of the pinwheels.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and puffed up.
- Once out of the oven, allow the pinwheels to cool slightly.
Notes
For a lighter take, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise. Make sure to squeeze out the spinach to avoid a soggy filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg