Description
Tender Garlic Puff Pastry Pinwheels are flaky, buttery bites infused with aromatic tender garlic, fresh thyme, and sharp aged cheddar. These easy-to-make pinwheels make a perfect appetizer or snack, offering a delightful combination of crisp pastry and rich, savory flavors baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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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 (or parmesan or gruyere), grated
- Fresh thyme, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Aromatic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the unsalted butter, finely chopped tender garlic, fresh thyme, and salt. Warm the mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds until melted and aromatic.
- Brush Puff Pastry: Unroll the rectangular puff pastry dough on a flat surface. Evenly brush the melted garlic-thyme butter over the entire surface, reserving a small amount for later.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the grated aged cheddar (or parmesan/gruyere) evenly over the buttered dough, ensuring good coverage for flavor.
- Roll the Dough: Starting from the longest side, carefully roll the puff pastry dough into a tight, large log shape.
- Slice Pinwheels: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into approximately 1 cm thick pieces (about the size of a small finger). Place each slice flat onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Final Butter Brush: Brush the reserved garlic-thyme 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 for 10 minutes or until they puff up and achieve a golden, crispy texture.
Notes
- Tender Garlic Puff Pastry Pinwheels are perfect as party appetizers or quick snacks.
- You can substitute aged cheddar with parmesan or gruyere depending on your preference.
- Ensure to slice pinwheels evenly for uniform baking.
- Serve warm for the best flakiness and flavor.
- These pinwheels can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 85 kcal
- 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
