Easy Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels (Printable)
Spicy, cheesy pinwheels with bacon wrapped in golden puff pastry.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy & Cheese
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Vegetables
03 - 2-3 medium fresh jalapeños, seeds removed, finely diced
→ Meats
04 - 4 slices cooked bacon, finely chopped
→ Pantry
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Pastry
08 - 1 sheet refrigerated puff pastry, thawed
→ Egg Wash
09 - 1 large egg, beaten
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, diced jalapeños, bacon, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper in medium bowl until fully incorporated.
03 - Unroll puff pastry sheet on lightly floured surface. Spread cheese mixture evenly over pastry, leaving 1/2-inch border along one long edge.
04 - Starting from opposite long side, tightly roll pastry into log. Pinch edge firmly to seal.
05 - Cut log into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels using sharp knife. Arrange cut side up on prepared baking sheet with slight spacing between pieces.
06 - Brush tops lightly with beaten egg.
07 - Bake 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
08 - Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together in under 30 minutes but look like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen
- The combination of creamy filling and flaky pastry is absolutely irresistible
02 -
- Warm puff pastry becomes impossible to work with, so keep it chilled until the moment you need it
- A serrated knife cuts through the log cleaner than a straight blade, keeping the pinwheels round
03 -
- Chop your jalapeños finely so you get flavor in every bite without overwhelming spice
- Rotating the baking sheet halfway through baking helps them brown evenly