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Cheese Flower Pinwheels arranged on a plate, ideal for parties and snacks.

Cheese Flower Pinwheels

Cheese Flower Pinwheels combine the richness of cheese with flaky puff pastry, perfect for gatherings or as a snack. Bursting with flavor from cream cheese and cheddar, these treats are both visually appealing and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Party Food
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as chives or parsley)
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp sesame or poppy seeds (optional, for topping)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
  2. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the thawed puff pastry into a rectangle about 30x20 cm (12x8 inches) and roughly 0.3 cm (1/8 inch) thick.
  3. Evenly spread the softened cream cheese over the entire surface of the pastry, leaving a 1 cm (0.4 inch) border along one long edge.
  4. Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese and chopped herbs evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  5. Starting from the long edge that has the filling, carefully roll the pastry tightly into a log.
  6. Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled dough into slices approximately 1.5 cm (⅝ inch) thick.
  7. Place the slices cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Brush the tops of each pinwheel with the beaten egg and sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds on top if desired.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes or until the pinwheels are puffed, golden, and crispy.
  2. Remove from the oven and let the pinwheels cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

You can experiment with cheese combinations such as mozzarella or goat cheese for a unique twist. To store, place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.