Save Crispy golden puff pastry pinwheels filled with zesty pizza sauce mozzarella and pepperoni are perfect for parties snacks or a fun family appetizer. These bite-sized treats deliver classic pizza flavors in a flaky easy-to-make format that guests of all ages will love.
I made these for our family game night and they disappeared within minutes. Kids and adults alike keep requesting them for every gathering—it's our new go-to appetizer.
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry: 1 sheet (approx. 250 g) ready-rolled puff pastry thawed
- Pizza Sauce or Marinara: 3 tbsp
- Mozzarella Cheese: 100 g (1 cup) shredded
- Pepperoni Slices: 50 g (about 24 slices) mini pepperoni or regular pepperoni
- Parmesan Cheese (optional): 1 tbsp grated
- Egg: 1 beaten (for egg wash)
- Dried Italian Herbs or Oregano (optional): 1 tsp
Instructions
- Prepare Oven & Tray:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line baking tray with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pastry:
- Unroll puff pastry onto lightly floured surface with longer side facing you.
- Add Sauce:
- Evenly spread pizza sauce over pastry leaving a 1 cm border along edges.
- Add Cheese:
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over sauce.
- Add Toppings:
- Distribute pepperoni slices over cheese and add Parmesan plus herbs if using.
- Roll Pastry:
- Starting from long end tightly roll up pastry into a log. Pinch edge to seal.
- Cut Pinwheels:
- With sharp knife cut roll into 1.5 cm (½ inch) slices. Arrange cut side up on tray spaced apart.
- Egg Wash:
- Brush each pinwheel with beaten egg.
- Bake:
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Cool & Serve:
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Save These pizza pinwheels have become our family's favorite snack for movie night. I love making them together with my kids and reminiscing over our shared love of pizza.
Required Tools
Baking tray parchment paper sharp knife and a pastry brush will make preparation and baking easy and efficient.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains gluten from puff pastry milk from cheese egg and possibly soy. Meat is present in pepperoni. Check packaging for cross-contamination risks.
Nutritional Information
Each pinwheel contains about 75 calories 5 g fat 6 g carbohydrates and 3 g protein based on the ingredient list.
Save These pinwheels taste best fresh from the oven. Serve with warm marinara dip and enjoy every cheesy bite!
Recipe Help & Answers
- → What type of pastry is best for these pinwheels?
Ready-rolled puff pastry works best, providing a light, crispy texture that bakes evenly and holds the fillings well.
- → Can I substitute pepperoni with other toppings?
Yes, cooked sausage, mushrooms, or bell peppers make tasty alternatives, offering different flavors while maintaining the overall concept.
- → How do I get the pinwheels golden and crispy?
Brushing the tops with beaten egg before baking helps achieve a beautiful golden-brown finish and adds a slight sheen.
- → Is it possible to prepare these in advance?
You can assemble the pinwheels ahead and refrigerate them, then bake shortly before serving to retain crispiness.
- → What sides pair well with these puff pastry pinwheels?
Serving with extra marinara sauce for dipping or a fresh basil garnish complements the savory flavors nicely.