Cheesy Roasted Pepper Pastry Pinwheels
Flaky pastry pinwheels filled with roasted peppers, cheese, and savory seasonings, baked until golden and crisp. A perfect appetizer or snack with bold, comforting flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as oregano or Italian seasoning)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle.
- In a bowl, mix roasted peppers, shredded cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll the pastry tightly into a log, then slice into even pinwheels.
- Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade roasted peppers for best flavor.
- Try different cheeses like feta or goat cheese for variation.
- These can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Serve warm with a dipping sauce like marinara or garlic yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
