Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels
Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels are a spicy, creamy, and cheesy appetizer perfect for parties or game day, combining jalapenos, cream cheese, and crispy pastry in easy-to-eat pinwheel shapes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 12 pinwheels
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar, chopped jalapenos, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread the cheese and jalapeno mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll the pastry tightly from one long side to the other to form a log.
- Slice the log into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels and place them on the prepared baking sheet with some space between each.
- Brush the top of each pinwheel with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the pinwheels are puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
For extra crispiness, sprinkle a little extra shredded cheese on top before baking or serve with a cool ranch dip to balance the heat.
Find it online: https://cakesbybelinda.com/jalapeno-popper-pinwheels/