Baked Jalapeno Pinwheels
If you're looking for a simple spicy, cheesy appetizer, then you will love these jalapeno popper pinwheels. They are super soft and chewy from the buttery puff pastry and filled with a delicious cream cheese mixture of diced jalapenos and cheddar cheese. This is one easy party appetizer you don't want to miss!
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 115kcal
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 jalapeños seeded and minced
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- to taste salt and pepper
- 8 ounces puff pastry thawed if frozen
Instructions
- Turn your broiler on to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together until combined and foamy then set aside.
- Roast the jalapeños in the top of the oven until blackened and blistered - about 4 inches from the heat source. Turn the oven from broiler to regular heat, leaving the temperature at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow the jalapenos to cool, then peel off the charred skin, remove the seeds, and roughly chop.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and sugar well. Add some salt and pepper and the jalapeño pieces and stir to combine.
- Roll out the pastry sheet a little with a rolling pin, then spread the cheese mixture evenly over the surface.
- Roll it up tightly from the short side, like a jelly roll. Use a very sharp knife to cut the roll into about 20 1" slices, and lay them on baking paper lined baking sheets.
- Brush each slice with the egg wash, and bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack about 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
- A quick tip when making perfect jalapeno cream cheese pinwheels is to wrap the roll in plastic wrap. You can put the plastic wrap under the puff pastry while rolling to make it easier to cover the pinwheel. Grab the ends of the plastic wrap with your fingers and gently swing the roll around. If done correctly, it should tighten the roll.
- Placing the roll in the fridge for 30 minutes will make cutting it into thick slices a lot easier. The pastry and filling harden as it cools, allowing you to cut it without falling apart.
- Add some crunch and saltiness to your pinwheels by mixing a small handful of diced bacon pieces and garlic salt to the filling.
- Feel free to use your favorite cheeses with this recipe. I sometimes add pepper jack cheese or mozzarella instead of cheddar and also ricotta.
- Extras like bacon crumbles add a nice touch!