Description
Deliciously savory cheese, Marmite, and spinach pinwheels made with light puff pastry, perfect as a snack or appetizer. These golden, flaky pinwheels feature a tangy Marmite spread, fresh spinach, and melted cheddar cheese, baked to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 320g sheet ready-rolled light puff pastry
Spread
- 1 tbsp Marmite
Vegetables
- 2–3 large handfuls of spinach
Cheese
- 80g cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/ gas mark 6 to prepare for baking the pinwheels.
- Prepare Pastry: Unroll the puff pastry sheet with the longer side directly in front of you on a clean surface, ready for layering.
- Spread Marmite: Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of Marmite over the entire surface of the pastry sheet to provide a savory base flavor.
- Add Spinach and Cheese: Tear 2-3 large handfuls of fresh spinach and scatter evenly over the Marmite-covered pastry, then distribute 80g of grated cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Roll Pastry: Starting from the longer side closest to you, tightly roll the pastry away from you into a long sausage shape, ensuring fillings are enclosed.
- Slice Pinwheels: Cut the rolled pastry into 12 equal pieces to form individual pinwheels.
- Arrange on Baking Trays: Place the pinwheels spiral side up on two baking trays lined with baking parchment. Gently press each pinwheel down slightly with your hand to flatten.
- Freeze Option: Pinwheels can be kept covered and frozen at this stage for future baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes if thawed, or 25 minutes if baking from frozen, until puffed up and golden brown.
Notes
- For best results, ensure spinach is well drained to avoid soggy pinwheels.
- Pinwheels can be frozen before baking and cooked later, just add 5 extra minutes to baking time when frozen.
- Use a sharp knife to make clean cuts for neat pinwheel shapes.
- Serve warm for gooey cheese and tender pastry texture.
- You can substitute cheddar with other cheese varieties such as mozzarella or gouda if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15-20 mins (25 mins if frozen)
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: Cheese pinwheels, Marmite recipes, spinach snacks, puff pastry appetizers, savory pinwheels
