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The Fastest Puff Pastry Appetizer Recipe

The Fastest Puff Pastry Appetizer Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12–15 pinwheels
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Impress your guests with these delightful Gruyère and sun-dried tomato pinwheels made with flaky puff pastry. They’re a quick and easy appetizer perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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Puff Pastry:

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

Filling:

  • 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Egg Wash:

  • 1 egg, beaten

Additional:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the Pastry: On a floured surface, unfold the puff pastry and brush with olive oil.
  3. Add Fillings: Sprinkle Gruyère, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper over the pastry.
  4. Roll and Slice: Roll the pastry tightly, slice into rounds, and place on the baking sheet.
  5. Egg Wash: Brush the pinwheels with beaten egg.
  6. Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and puffed.
  7. Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute cheeses like cheddar or goat cheese.
  • For a meatier option, add prosciutto or bacon before rolling.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg