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Spinach Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels

The playful swirl and vibrant green color make these pinwheels kid-friendly - an easy way to sneak in some healthy green! Tuck a few into a lunchbox, set them out as an afterschool snack, or pass them around as hors d'oeuvres at a cocktail party.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Fridge time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 pinwheels
Calories: 165kcal
Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 puff pastry sheets thawed
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter unsalted
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 1 pound fresh spinach stems removed
  • black pepper
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried tarragon
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • 
Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onions, stir frequently and cook until soft and golden.
  • 
Meanwhile, wash the spinach, dry thoroughly, then roughly chop.
  • 
Once onions are done, add the garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • 
Add spinach to pan, season with black pepper, and cook by turning constantly with tongs until the spinach is wilted.
  • Add spinach, cream cheese, herbs, onion flakes, and salt to a large bowl. Mix well with a fork.
  • Once puff pastry is soft enough to handle, unfold sheets and place on lightly floured surface.
  • 
Divide cream cheese mixture between two puff pastry sheets, lightly spreading over entire surface.
  • 
Beginning with one edge, roll each pastry sheet into a log. Place rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • 
Preheat oven at 400º F.
  • 
Remove rolls from refrigerator and slice into ½ slices. Place slices back on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden. Let cool for a few minutes, and serve warm. Pinwheels can be refrigerated for 2-3 days and can be served cold as well.

Notes

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If using frozen spinach, allow to thaw and then squeeze to remove excess moisture. Recipe calls for about 1 cup of cooked spinach.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1947IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg