Description
Creamy spinach dip baked in golden puff pastry pinwheels—an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for Christmas dinner or any holiday party.
Ingredients
1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed but kept cold
1 large egg, beaten with a splash of water for brushing
Instructions
1. Mix the softened cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
2. Ensure spinach is bone dry (wrap in paper towels and squeeze thoroughly) and fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
3. Lightly flour the work surface, roll out puff pastry, and spread spinach mixture over it, leaving one long edge bare.
4. Roll up tightly like a jelly roll and wrap in plastic wrap.
5. Chill the log for 30 minutes to firm it up.
6. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Slice log into 1/2-inch rounds and place on baking sheet.
8. Brush each pinwheel with beaten egg wash.
9. Bake for 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
10. Let cool briefly before serving.
Notes
Spinach must be completely dry to prevent soggy pastry.
Cold puff pastry puffs better and stays crisp.
You can prepare the log a day ahead, chill overnight, and bake fresh when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Christmas Dinner Ideas
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 202mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg