High Protein Savory Cheese and Spinach Pinwheels
Elevate your snack or appetizer game with these High Protein Savory Cheese and Spinach Pinwheels – a delightful combination of creamy cheeses and nutrient-packed spinach wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry. Perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, black pepper, and Parmesan, these pinwheels boast a rich, savory flavor profile while offering a protein boost from ricotta and mozzarella. Crafted in just under an hour, they’re easy to prepare and ideal for parties, brunches, or a satisfying bite on the go. Serve them warm and watch them disappear as their irresistible aroma entices family and guests alike. Whether you're looking for a fun finger food or a hearty snack, this recipe is a deliciously nutritious crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams fresh spinach
- 200 grams ricotta cheese
- 100 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
- 50 grams grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Briefly steam or microwave the spinach until wilted, then drain and press out any excess water. Chop finely.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, spinach, large egg, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until fully incorporated.
On a clean, lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets. They should be slightly larger than their original size, about 12 inches square.
Spread the cheese and spinach mixture evenly over each pastry sheet, leaving a 1-inch margin on all edges.
Carefully roll each pastry sheet into a tight log, starting from one edge, rolling towards the opposite edge.
Once rolled, pinch the seams to seal, then slice each log into approximately twelve 1-inch thick pinwheels.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water to create an egg wash.
Place the pinwheels cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet, and brush the tops lightly with the egg wash.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pinwheels are golden brown and puffed.
Let the pinwheels cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.8 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.2 g | 246% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 614 mg | 205% | |
| Sodium | 4764 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 88.5 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2347 mg | 181% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 413 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
