Description
Flaky, golden, and packed with savory mushrooms and melted cheese, these Mushroom Puff Pastry Pinwheels are a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, they’re a go-to for both casual gatherings and elegant spreads.
Ingredients
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or parsley
1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in mushrooms and cook until moisture is evaporated and mushrooms are golden, about 8–10 minutes.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Let the mixture cool slightly.
5. Unfold puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Gently roll to even out.
6. Spread mushroom mixture evenly, leaving a small border on one long edge.
7. Sprinkle cheese over the mushrooms.
8. Roll the pastry tightly from the filled edge. Seal the roll with the clean edge.
9. Slice into 1/2 to 3/4 inch rounds. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
10. Brush tops with beaten egg.
11. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden and puffed.
12. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: About 20 pinwheels
Category: Appetizer
Nutrition (per pinwheel):
Calories: 130
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 4.5g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Sodium: 150mg
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 0.5g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 3g
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: mushroom, puff pastry, pinwheels, appetizer