Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels
Servings: 7 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 to 3 jalapeños finely diced (adjust based on heat preference)
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- Chopped chives or parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth. Stir in the shredded cheddar and diced jalapeños.3 ounces cream cheese, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 2 to 3 jalapeños
- Roll Out the Puff Pastry: Lightly flour a surface and place the thawed puff pastry sheet on it. Gently roll it out to an even thickness.1 sheet puff pastry
- Spread the Filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface of the puff pastry.
- Cut the Strips: Use a pizza cutter to slice the pastry into evenly sized strips, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide.
- Roll Each Strip: Take each strip and roll it up individually, creating small pinwheels.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the rolled pinwheels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pinwheels for at least 15 minutes to allow them to firm up. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Apply Egg Wash: Whisk together the egg and water, and use a pastry brush to apply the egg wash to the tops of the pinwheels.1 egg, 1 tablespoon water
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let them cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 pinwheels. Actual calories will vary.
- Recipe makes 14-16 pinwheels depending on how wide you cut them.
- For mild heat, we recommend removing the seeds and membranes from the jalapeños.
Nutrition Facts
Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels
Serving Size
2 pinwheels
Amount per Serving
Calories
309
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
43
mg
14
%
Sodium
313
mg
13
%
Potassium
90
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
283
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
165
mg
17
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
