Description
Tender Garlic Puff Pastry Pinwheels are bite-sized savory treats featuring flaky puff pastry filled with aromatic garlic butter, aged cheddar cheese, and fresh thyme. These golden, crispy pinwheels are quick to prepare and oven-baked to perfection, making them an ideal appetizer or snack for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Puff Pastry Pinwheels
- 230 g pre-made puff pastry dough (rectangular)
- 50 g unsalted butter
- 1 tender garlic clove, finely chopped
- 15 g aged cheddar cheese (or parmesan or gruyere), grated
- Fresh thyme, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the unsalted butter, finely chopped tender garlic, fresh thyme, and salt. Warm the mixture in the microwave for about 30 seconds until the butter melts and the flavors meld together.
- Brush Puff Pastry: Unroll the pre-made puff pastry dough on a clean surface. Evenly brush the melted garlic butter mixture over the entire surface of the dough, reserving a little butter for later use.
- Add Cheese: Grate the aged cheddar cheese (or your choice of parmesan or gruyere) over the buttered puff pastry, distributing it evenly for balanced flavor in every bite.
- Roll the Dough: Starting from the longest side, carefully roll the puff pastry dough into a tight, even log to create a spiral effect inside.
- Slice Into Pinwheels: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into 1 cm thick pieces (roughly the size of a small finger). Transfer each slice onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart.
- Final Butter Brush: Brush the reserved garlic butter over the tops of the pinwheels to enhance browning and flavor during baking.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the pinwheels on the parchment-lined tray for about 10 minutes or until they turn golden brown and puffed up.
Notes
- Tender Garlic Puff Pastry Pinwheels are perfect as party appetizers or snacks due to their bite-sized nature and delicious garlicky flavor.
- You can substitute aged cheddar with parmesan or gruyere depending on your preference for sharper or nuttier taste.
- Ensure the garlic butter is well mixed to distribute the garlic and thyme flavor evenly.
- Use cold puff pastry dough for best puffing results and handle it gently to keep layers intact.
- Serve warm for optimal texture and flavor, pairing well with dips or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg
