Description

These Spinach & Artichoke Puff Pastry Pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring a savory blend of cream cheese, Swiss cheese, spinach, artichokes, and parmesan, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfectly spiced with red pepper flakes and nutmeg, these pinwheels bake to golden perfection and can be served hot or cold, making them ideal for parties, snacks, or a delightful finger food option.

Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

4 oz Softened Cream Cheese
8 oz Shredded Swiss Cheese (or any cheese variety you prefer)
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Vegetables

1 cup Thawed and drained frozen spinach (from a 10 oz package)
6 oz Chopped Artichoke Hearts

Seasonings

1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional, adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1 Pinch Nutmeg

Pastry

1 Sheet Thawed Puff Pastry Dough

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to fully preheat while you prepare the filling.
Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded Swiss cheese, thawed and drained spinach, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped artichoke hearts, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir until the mixture is thoroughly blended and uniform.
Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a clean, flat surface to smooth any creases and create an even layer suitable for spreading the filling.
Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cheese and vegetable filling over the entire surface of the puff pastry sheet, making sure to cover it edge to edge.
Roll Pastry: Starting from the long edge of the puff pastry, carefully roll it into a tight log. Take care to keep the roll even and tight to prevent filling from spilling out.
Slice Pinwheels: Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled log into 12 equal slices to create individual pinwheels.
Arrange and Bake: Place the pinwheels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each to allow for puffing during baking. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and puffed up.
Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve the pinwheels hot or cold as a tasty appetizer or snack.

Notes

You can prepare the pinwheels up to 1 day ahead by assembling them and placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the level of spiciness or omit entirely if preferred.
For a vegetarian version, ensure the cheeses used do not contain animal rennet.
Serve with a dipping sauce such as marinara or a creamy ranch for extra flavor.