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    Home » Appetizers » Puff Pastry Spinach Artichoke Pinwheels

    Puff Pastry Spinach Artichoke Pinwheels

    Published: Nov 24, 2022 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 2 Comments

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    Image with text of spinach artichoke pinwheels shaped like a Christmas tree.
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    Spinach Artichoke PInwheels made with puff pastry are an easy finger food appetizer. Using either regular or gluten-free puff pastry, these crispy pinwheels are filled with a tantalizing mixture of cheese, artichokes and spinach! These puff pastry swirls make a popular appetizer at any time of the year.

    A stack of spinach artichoke pinwheels on a plate.

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    • Spinach Artichoke Dip has long been a favourite appetizer. I sometimes make it in my slow cooker and it's always devoured! Today I've used those same flavours in little puff pastry pinwheels instead.
    • You can use either regular or gluten-free puff pastry in this recipe.
    • It's a great recipe to prepare ahead of time. Make and freeze, then bake when you need them!

    These Puff Pastry Spinach Artichoke Pinwheels are very similar to my Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Cups. A similar recipe, but made into cute little pinwheels instead of puff pastry cups. Super easy!

    I also like making these Mini Spinach Artichoke Tarts. They're an easy-to-make two-bite appetizer and they freeze well, too.

    🛒 Ingredients

    You'll find a complete list of ingredients with amounts in the recipe card below. But before we get to the full recipe, here are a few notes about the ingredients.

    Ingredients for Puff Pastry Spinach Artichoke Pinwheels.
    • puff pastry: thawed. You can use either regular puff pastry made with wheat flour, or gluten-free puff pastry. More companies are now making gluten-free puff pastry, including Schar, GeeFree (in the US) and Jus-Rol (in the UK). I buy one that is locally made by Bake-My-Day. It's available in many retail outlets on Vancouver Island and in Vancouver.
    • spinach: use fresh or frozen. See the note below about draining spinach.
    • artichokes: Use the canned variety that is packed in water, not marinated artichokes. You'll be chopping them, so it doesn't matter which variety you buy: whole, halved or quartered. Just make sure you drain them well.
    • cream cheese: regular or light, softened.
    • eggs: at room temperature. You'll be using one for the filling, and the other to brush on the pastry before baking.
    • feta cheese: the block style packed in brine. Crumbled feta cheese is convenient, but it sometimes contains anti-caking agents which can make the taste cheese dry and hard.
    • Parmesan cheese: there's no good substitute for the "real stuff," Parmigiano Reggiano!
    • green onion, garlic, and black pepper: for lots of extra seasoning.

    🔪 Instructions

    Here's a step-by-step guide to make this recipe perfectly.

    Assemble all your ingredients first. Make sure the cream cheese is softened, the eggs are at room temperature and the spinach and artichokes have been drained and squeezed to remove excess moisture.

    Mince the garlic, slice the green onion, and grate the Parmesan cheese. You'll know the cream cheese is soft enough if you can flatten it easily with a spatula.

    1. In a medium bowl, use a fork to combine the cream cheese, one of the eggs, minced garlic, oregano and black pepper.
      Combining ingredients for the filling for Puff Pastry Pinwheels.
    2. Add the sliced green onion, feta cheese, well-drained and squeezed spinach, chopped, well-drained artichokes and Parmesan cheese to the bowl. Stir until well combined. Set aside.
      Adding cheese and spinach to a bowl to make the filling for pinwheels.
    3. On a floured board or pastry mat (or on the paper that may come with the puff pastry), use a rolling pin to roll out a sheet of puff pastry. If your puff pastry comes already rolled in sheets (like Pepperidge Farm, for example) you won't need to roll it out. Depending on the brand you're using, you should be able to end up with a square about 10 x 10 or 12 x 12.
    4. Spread a thin layer of the spinach-artichoke filling on the pastry.
      Puff pastry spread with spinach artichoke filling.
    5. Using the parchment paper to help get it started, roll the pastry with the filling into a log. Don't roll it too tightly, as the pastry needs room to expand when it bakes. On the other hand, don't roll it so loosely that the filling falls out.
      Rolling puff pastry dough to make pinwheels.
    6. Brush the pastry log all over lightly with a beaten egg. Using a sharp or serrated knife, slice the log into rounds about ½ inch thick.
      Sliced log of puff pastry spinach swirls.
    7. Lay them flat about 2 inches apart on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. You'll need 2 or more baking sheets.
    8. Bake in a preheated 400°F. oven for 18 - 20 minutes or until the pastry is puffed, golden brown and crispy.
    9. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a serving platter and serve with napkins.
    Close up view of crispy pinwheels made with puff pastry, spinach, cheese and artichokes.

    👍🏼 Helpful Tips

    Make sure to get crispy pinwheel puffs! Prevent them from being soggy by thoroughly squeezing out the liquid from the frozen spinach and from the artichokes.

    ❓Reader's Questions

    Can I use fresh spinach in this pinwheel recipe?

    Yes, fresh spinach will work just fine in this recipe. You'll need to wilt it first. Place it in a skillet with a tablespoon or so of water and stir until it has wilted. Remove it from the pan, let it cool, then squeeze out all the excess water using a clean tea towel, cheesecloth, or a piece of paper towel. Chop it finely.

    One pound of fresh spinach is approximately equal to 10 ounces of frozen spinach. Fresh spinach wilted down will equal about 1 ½ cups. For this recipe, you'll need 5 ounces or about ¾ cup of fresh spinach, cooked down.

    🍽 Serving Suggestions

    Serve on a platter with napkins, or as part of an appetizer platter with other favourites.

    • Puff Pastry Cranberry Brie Pinwheels
    • Cranberry Walnut Beggar's Purses
    • Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Dates
    • Garlic Lovers' Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Mini Cheese Balls on a Stick
    Puff Pastry Spinach Artichoke Pinwheels arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree.

    ⏰ Storage Instructions

    To store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

    To reheat: reheat in a single layer on a baking sheet at 350°F. for 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through.

    Freeze them: Freeze these little pinwheels either unbaked or baked! To freeze them before baking, slice and arrange them on a baking sheet. Once frozen, store them in an airtight container. When you're ready to bake them, thaw them overnight in the fridge, then bake as directed in the recipe.

    You can also freeze baked pinwheels. Store in an airtight container, then reheat in a single layer on a baking sheet at 350°F. for 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through.

    Enjoy every crispy little bite!

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    When you make this spinach artichoke pinwheels recipe, please leave a comment and a star rating below. I love hearing from you! Thanks in advance.

    📖 Recipe

    Spinach artichoke puff pastry pinwheels piled on a plate.

    Puff Pastry Spinach Artichoke PInwheels

    Spinach Artichoke PInwheels made with puff pastry are an easy finger food appetizer. Using either regular or gluten-free puff pastry, these crispy pinwheels are filled with a tantalizing mixture of cheese, artichokes and spinach!
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 36 pinwheels
    Calories: 97kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Equipment

    mixing bowl
    2 baking sheet
    parchment paper
    cooling rack

    Ingredients

    • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
    • 2 large eggs, 1 for the filling, one to brush on the pastry
    • 1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
    • 5 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and firmly squeezed out
    • 1 14 oz. can artichoke hearts, well drained, rinsed and chopped
    • 1 green onion, sliced
    • 2 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
    • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
    • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed, regular or gluten-free

    Instructions

    • Assemble all your ingredients first. Make sure the cream cheese is softened, the eggs are at room temperature and the spinach and artichokes have been drained and squeezed to remove excess moisture. Mince the garlic, slice the green onion, and grate the Parmesan cheese.
    • You'll know the cream cheese is soft enough if you can flatten it easily with a spatula. In a medium bowl, use a fork to combine the cream cheese, one eggs, minced garlic, oregano and black pepper.
    • Add the sliced green onion, feta cheese, drained and squeezed spinach and chopped artichokes and Parmesan cheese to the bowl. Stir until well combined. Set aside.
    • On a floured board or preferably a piece of parchment paper, roll out a sheet of puff pastry. If your puff pastry comes already rolled in sheets (like Pepperidge Farm, for example) you won't need to roll it out. Depending on the brand you're using, you should be able to end up with a square about 10 x 10 or 12 x 12.
    • Spread a thin layer of the spinach artichoke mixture on the sheet of puff pastry.
    • Using the parchment paper to get it started, roll up the sheet of puff pastry into a log. Don't roll too tightly, as the pastry needs room to expand. On the other hand, don't roll so loosely that the filling falls out.
    • Beat the second egg and brush the pastry log all over. Using a sharp or serrated knife, slice the log into rounds about ½ inch thick.
    • Arrange the slices flat on a parchment paper lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake in a preheated 400°F. oven for 18 - 20 minutes or until the pastry is puffed, golden brown and crispy.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a serving dish and serve with napkins.

    Notes

    These pinwheels are best served fresh, straight from the oven. However, if you do have leftovers, you can reheat them in the oven at 350°F. for about 5 - 7. minutes 
    One of the many great things about these pinwheels is that you can make them well ahead of time and freeze them.
    Slice the log and arrange the slices on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Once they're frozen, transfer them to an airtight container with a sheet of parchment paper between layers. Label with the baking instructions (400°F. for 18- 20 minutes) and store in the freezer for up to a month. Thaw overnight in the fridge then bake them just before serving time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 516IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Max and Lisa

      December 05, 2022 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      We made these yesterday for a light-up party and they were devoured! We'll definitely be keeping this recipe!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 05, 2022 at 7:30 pm

        Happy to hear that! Thanks for the 5 stars!

        Reply

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