Pesto and Spinach Puff Pastry Pinwheels | Eat Well With Lex
Pesto and Spinach Puff Pastry Pinwheels
10 mins prepServes 12
Puff pastry pinwheels are a flaky, savory appetizer packed with bold flavors from pesto, spinach, and melty cheese. Perfect for holidays, parties, or a quick snack, these easy bites always disappear fast.
1 Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface or directly on parchment paper.
3 Spread pesto all over the pastry, leaving about a 1/2-inch border.
4 In a bowl, mix together chopped spinach, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder .
5 Evenly spread the spinach and cheese mixture over the pesto layer.
6 Roll it up tightly from one end like a jelly roll (or cinnamon roll).
7 Slice into 1-inch rounds and place them cut-side down on the baking sheet.
8 Brush the tops with egg wash for a golden finish.
9 Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
10 Cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature.
