Jelly Pinwheels
Delightfully sweet and visually stunning, Jelly Pinwheels are the perfect treat to brighten up any occasion. These buttery, golden spirals are made with a tender homemade dough that’s rolled up with your favorite fruit jelly, creating a beautiful swirl of flavor in every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick 12-minute bake, this recipe is as simple as it is impressive. Whether dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish or left as-is, these pinwheels are ideal for tea parties, lunchbox snacks, or festive gatherings. Plus, the flexible use of jelly lets you personalize the flavor to suit any season or craving. Easy-to-make and irresistibly cute, Jelly Pinwheels bring a playful touch of charm and sweetness to your dessert repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 60 milliliters whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 120 grams fruit jelly (any flavor)
- 10 grams powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla extract. Gradually add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently just until smooth. Do not overwork the dough.
Roll out the dough into a rectangle approximately 25cm x 30cm (10 inches x 12 inches) using a rolling pin.
Spread the fruit jelly evenly across the surface of the dough, leaving about a 1cm (0.5 inch) border around the edges.
Starting from one of the longer sides, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Remove the dough log from the refrigerator and slice it into 12 equal pieces, about 2cm (0.75 inch) thick each.
Place the pinwheels onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2-3cm apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and allow the pinwheels to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired. Enjoy your delicious Jelly Pinwheels!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1992 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.1 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.5 g | 258% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1121 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 273.3 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.0 g | ||
| Protein | 29.6 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 401 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.
