Golden puff pastry swirls of spicy pepperoni, cheese, and savory sauce for a delightful snack or appetizer.
# Components:
→ Puff Pastry
01 - 1 sheet (approx. 8.8 oz) ready-rolled puff pastry, thawed
→ Sauce & Cheese
02 - 3 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (approx. 3.5 oz)
→ Toppings
04 - about 24 mini pepperoni slices (approx. 1.75 oz)
05 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
→ For Finishing
06 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
07 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or oregano (optional)
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface with the longer side facing you.
03 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the pastry, leaving a ½ inch border around the edges.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
05 - Distribute mini pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese, then sprinkle with Parmesan and dried herbs if desired.
06 - Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the pastry into a log and pinch the edge to seal.
07 - Cut the roll into ½ inch thick slices using a sharp knife, then arrange pinwheels cut side up on the prepared tray with slight spacing.
08 - Brush each pinwheel with the beaten egg to promote browning.
09 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
10 - Allow pinwheels to cool slightly before serving.
