Pizza Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed according to package directions
- 1/3 cup pizza sauce plus extra warmed for dipping
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni
- 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface into a 9x12 inch rectangle.
- Spread the pizza sauce over the pastry, leaving a 1/2 inch border bare on one long edge.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning evenly over the sauce.
- Starting from the long edge opposite the bare border, roll the pastry into a tight log, finishing seam-side down.
- Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill for 15 minutes, until firm enough to slice without squashing.
- Unwrap and slice into 3/4 inch rounds with a sharp serrated knife, wiping the blade between cuts.
- Arrange the rounds cut-side up on the lined baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.
- Brush the tops lightly with beaten egg and sprinkle with parmesan.
- Bake for 16 to 20 minutes, until the pastry is deep golden brown and puffed at the edges.
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving to a platter; the cheese firms up just enough to hold its shape.
- Serve warm with the extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Good to Know
Roll and chill the log the night before, then slice and bake straight from the fridge the next day; add a minute or two to the bake time if it goes in cold.