Puff pastry pinwheels
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cook time: 35 min
- Serving: 8
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
And Puff pastry pinwheels are the ultimate crowd-pleasers. Seriously good. They add a festive touch to any gathering. Picture a tray fresh from the oven—each pinwheel golden and crispy—with the mouthwatering aroma of smoked salmon and creamy cheese filling the air. Amazing, right? These easy puff pastry appetizers are perfect for anyone short on time, thanks to the convenience of ready-made dough. Really, just roll up the soft, creamy cheese with the smoky salmon, slice them into neat rounds, and you've got a dish that looks fancy but is surprisingly quick to make. Pretty much. Serve them warm or at room temperature—they remain tender inside and bring a special flair to any occasion. Perfect for home aperitifs, buffets, or parties, they blend into any social setting, creating a welcoming vibe for friends and family.
Among the many savory pinwheel recipes, this combination of smoked salmon and creamy cheese stands out. It is rich and tasty—really really good. And look, while these may not hail from Italy, they fit right into the kind of laid-back yet elegant entertaining style you'd find there. As versatile make-ahead appetizers, they maintain their moist texture and crispy crust even after sitting out for a bit. Which is great. Feel free to experiment with other fillings—some folks prefer puff pastry pinwheels with cheese alone, or maybe add a bit of ham or pesto for a twist. The key is simple: roll, slice, and bake until everything is golden and the aroma is hard to resist. So so good. These puff pastry pinwheels are perfect for those who love quick, tasty snacks that impress without the stress, making every party or family event a little more delicious and memorable.
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INGREDIENTS
- for about 34 pieces
- Puff pastry 1 lb (460 g) - rectangular
- Cream cheese 1.8 cups (400 g) - Rounded to approx 1 3/4 cups (from 400 g)
- Smoked Salmon 14 oz (400 g) - sliced
- Lime peel to taste
- Chives to taste
- Dill to taste
- for brushing
- Egg yolks 1
- Fresh liquid cream 1 oz (30 g)
How to prepare Puff pastry pinwheels
To prepare the puff pastry pinwheels, first chop the chives 1. Add them to the cream cheese in a small bowl 2 and mix 3.
Add the grated lime zest 4 and a pinch of salt 5. Unroll both pastry sheets on a work surface and spread them with the cream cheese using a small spatula, taking care to leave the edge free along the long side 6.
Lay the salmon slices on top 7, then roll the pastry up from the long side 8 so as to form a cylinder 9. During this process the pastry may have become too soft; in this case, place the cylinder in the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm it up before cutting it.
When the pastry has firmed up, use a sharp knife to cut 12 pinwheels from each roll, about 3 cm thick (about 1 3/16 inches); you will obtain 34 puff pastry pinwheels in total. Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper as you go, with the cut side facing up and well spaced apart 11. Now mix the egg yolk and cream together 12.
Brush the pinwheels with this mixture 13. Bake at 356°F in a preheated conventional oven for 35 minutes or until golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly 14. Garnish with chopped dill and serve your puff pastry pinwheels 15!