Spinach & Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels (Easy Party Appetizer!)
Flaky puff pastry rolled with a creamy spinach and cheese filling and baked until golden and irresistible. These little pinwheels feel fancy, take almost no effort, and make the perfect holiday appetizer or New Year’s party bite!
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry sheet, thawed
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained well
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Squeeze the thawed spinach completely dry.. you don’t want any extra moisture.
- In a bowl, mix spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Unroll the puff pastry sheet and spread the spinach mixture evenly across the surface.
- Roll it up tightly from the long end into a log.
- Slice into ½-inch pinwheels and place them on the baking sheet.
- Brush lightly with egg wash for a glossy, golden finish.
- Bake 18–22 minutes, or until puffed and lightly browned.
- Let cool slightly before serving as this will make the cheese melty and perfect!
Tips & Variations
- Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Swap mozzarella for feta for a Greek-inspired flavor.
- Mix in a spoonful of pesto for herby richness.
- Add chopped artichokes for a spinach-artichoke twist.
- Serve with warm marinara or ranch for dipping.
- Make ahead: assemble, slice, freeze on a tray, then bake from frozen +5 extra minutes.
f you’re on the hunt for other easy party appetizers, check out this Hot Honey Baked Brie, our Whipped Herb Cheese Crostini recipe, our Easy Shrimp Cocktail Platter, the viral Dill Pickle Pasta Salad that is as delicious as it is insane, and these Spinach & Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels!
