Description
These flaky puff pastry pinwheels are infused with aromatic garlic butter and savory cheese. They make a delightful appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 leaves, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare aromatic butter: In a small bowl, combine the unsalted butter, finely chopped tender garlic, fresh thyme leaves, and a pinch of salt. Warm this mixture in the microwave for about 30 seconds until melted and fragrant.
- Brush puff pastry: Unroll the rectangular puff pastry dough onto a clean surface. Using a brush, evenly spread the aromatic melted butter mixture over the entire surface, reserving a little to brush later.
- Add cheese: Grate the aged cheddar cheese evenly over the buttered pastry, distributing it across the dough.
- Roll the dough: Starting from the longest side, tightly roll the puff pastry into a big log shape until fully rolled.
- Slice into pinwheels: Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the rolled dough into 1 cm thick rounds, about the size of a small finger. This should yield approximately 20 pinwheels.
- Arrange and brush: Place each pinwheel on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spaced slightly apart. Brush the tops with the remaining aromatic butter mixture.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the pinwheels for about 10 minutes or until they puff up and turn golden brown.
Notes
- Tender Garlic Puff Pastry Pinwheels are perfect as appetizers or snacks for gatherings and parties.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar with Parmesan or Gruyere for different flavor profiles.
- Be careful not to overfill the pastry to prevent leakage during baking.
- Serving warm enhances the flakiness and flavor experience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
Keywords: puff pastry, garlic, cheese, appetizer, snack, pinwheels