Description
Flaky Parmesan Herb Party Pinwheels baked with buttery garlic herb filling and puff pastry. Perfect bite-size appetizer for holidays, game day, or any party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (8–9 oz / 225–255 g)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth and spreadable.
- Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Spread the Parmesan herb butter evenly over the pastry. Roll tightly from a long side into a log, placing it seam-side down. Chill the log in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Heat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the chilled log into 1/2-inch rounds and place them cut-side down on the prepared sheet. Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, or until the pinwheels are puffed and deep golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes on the pan, then serve warm.
Notes
Keep the puff pastry as cold as possible for neat spirals. For a make-ahead option, chill or freeze the filled log and slice just before baking. Use dairy-free butter and Parmesan-style shreds for a dairy-free version, or gluten-free puff pastry for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 118
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 140
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: Parmesan Herb Party Pinwheels, cheesy pinwheels, herb pinwheels, puff pastry appetizer, party snacks, easy holiday appetizer