Pizza pinwheels are an easy appetizer or snack that are perfect for parties, game-days or anytime you’re craving pizza. If you love pepperoni and cheese baked in a flaky crust you will love this easy recipe.
I love to host parties for friends and family so I’m always looking for easy and delicious appetizers and snacks that everyone will love. These pizza pinwheels are at the top of the list – they’re easy, they’re delicious, and they’re always a hit when we make them.
Have you ever had those pinwheels made with flour tortillas? These are the same idea except instead of tortillas you use puff pastry and bake them so you end up with warm and flaky pinwheels filled with pizza toppings.
This pizza pinwheels recipe is great all year for parties, game-days or just as a fun snack when you’re craving pepperoni pizza flavors.
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Pizza Pinwheels Ingredients
- Thawed puff pastry
- Dijon mustard
- Sliced pepperoni
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic salt
How to Make Pinwheels
Unroll the pastry on a cutting board and slice it in half.
Spread a thin layer of the mustard on each piece. Place slices of pepperoni on top of the mustard in an even layer. It’s okay if they are overlapping a bit, but be sure to leave space around the edges of the puff pastry so you can seal the edges.
Top the pepperoni with the grated cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt.
Starting at one of the long edges, tightly roll the pastry up like a jelly roll. Wet your fingers with water and brush it on the edge of the pastry once it’s rolled up and seal them together.
Wrap the roll tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least one hour.
To bake the pinwheels, first unwrap the chilled roll. Slice it into ½” slices and place them flat on a baking sheet line with parchment paper.
Bake the pinwheels for six to eight minutes at 425°F or until they are puffy and golden brown.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
It’s important to use thawed puff pastry because if you try to make it while it’s still frozen it will crack and break. So, follow the thawing instructions on the package before you make the pinwheels.
You can assemble the pizza pinwheels a day in advance. Just make sure the roll is tightly wrapped and then the next day you can slice and bake them.
If you slice the pinwheels thicker or thinner the baking time will vary. So, if you prefer them thicker than a ½” you will need to increase the baking time.
They are best served hot from the oven. If you have leftovers, they will keep in the fridge but the puff pastry with soften and won’t be as flaky when you reheat them.
The combination of flavors in these pinwheels is so delicious you might want to make a double batch. The tend to disappear fast when we make them – I hope you give them a try!
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Pizza Pinwheels Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 puffed pastry thawed
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ of a 6 ounce package of Pepperoni. Approximately 36 slices
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
- Place unwrapped puff pastry on a cutting board and cut in half
- Spread a thin layer of mustard on both halves of the pastry. Don’t worry if you have to use a little more than 1 tablespoon. Layer 3 rows of pepperoni. You can overlap the pepperoni and you should leave a little space on each side so you can seal the dough together when you roll it. Sprinkle half of the parmesan cheese, ½ Italian seasoning and ½ garlic salt on each puff pastry halve. Roll tightly from the long side. Wet the edge with your finger with water and pinch slightly to seal. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Chill for at least one hour. It’s fine if you leave it chilled overnight.
- Pre-heat over to 425°. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Take chilled. Rolls and unwrap them. Slice into ½ slices and lay them flat on the baking sheets.
- Bake 6-8 minutes or until puffy and golden brown. The thickness of your cuts will make cooking time vary. Serve hot.
Recipe Nutrition
Pizza pinwheels are an easy appetizer or snack that are perfect for parties, game-days or anytime you’re craving pizza. If you love pepperoni and cheese baked in a flaky crust you will love this easy recipe.