Pepperoni Pinwheels
Created with my pizza-loving family in mind, these easy Pepperoni Pinwheels are a guaranteed crowd-pleasing appetizer that never lasts long! Made with buttery, flaky puff pastry, they deliver the perfect combination of texture and flavor that takes them to the next level.
These pinwheels are fantastic just as-is, but they're also incredibly easy to customize, making them a perfect way to add variety and flavor to your party table.
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Pepperoni Pinwheels INGREDIENTS
This recipe for pepperoni pinwheels uses just a few basic ingredients.
- Tomato Sauce- For making a quick homemade pizza sauce. Store bought pizza sauce can be substituted if needed.
- Seasonings/Spices- The homemade pizza sauce and the butter topping in this recipe use the following seasonings/spices: Salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Butter
- Puff Pastry- One sheet of premade puff pastry.
- Cheese- Both mozzarella and parmesan cheese are needed for these pepperoni pizza pinwheels.
How To Make Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels
The full recipe is in the recipe card below.
It is important to keep the puff pastry chilled to keep its signature flakiness. Prep all of your ingredients before taking the puff pastry out of the refrigerator.
STEP 1
Lightly flour a work surface and lay out the puff pastry. Unfold the dough and evenly spread 1/3 cup of pizza sauce over the surface.
STEP 2
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza sauce, then layer on the pepperoni slices. Roll the pastry tightly into a log, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
STEP 3
Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the pastry from the refrigerator. Slice the log into 1/2-inch pieces and place them on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and flaky.
STEP 4
Brush the warm pinwheels with garlic butter and serve with the remaining pizza sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
How To CUSTOMIZE Pepperoni Pinwheels
You can put all of your favorite pizza toppings in these pinwheels. Here are a few suggestions:
- Add crumbled Italian sausage, ground beef or bacon.
- Add chopped bell peppers.
- Make it a supreme and add chopped mushrooms, olives, peppers, onions and all the meats!
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Pepperoni Pinwheels with puff pastry are perfect for your next party. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, these pinwheels are the perfect addition to any gathering or snack lineup!
- 1 sheet premade puffy pastry
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- pinch salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon parmesan cheese (grated)
In a small bowl combine the pizza sauce ingredients, stir well to combine.
Lightly flour a work surface and lay out the puff pastry. Unfold the dough and evenly spread 1/3 cup of pizza sauce over the surface.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza sauce, then layer on the pepperoni slices. Roll the pastry tightly into a log, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the pastry from the refrigerator. Using a serrated knife, gently slice the log into 1/2-inch pieces and place them on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and flaky.
Combine the melted butter with the remaining garlic butter ingredients and mix well to combine.
Brush the warm pinwheels with garlic butter and sprinkle over extra grated parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve with the remaining pizza sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
The pizza sauce can be warmed up before serving or served at room temperature.
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