Classic Spinach Dip in Bite-Sized Pinwheels
These bite-sized pinwheels feature a creamy, savory spinach dip encased in flaky puff pastry or soft crescent roll dough, perfect for entertaining or a satisfying snack.
Equipment
- Clean kitchen towel
- Medium bowl
- Lightly floured surface or parchment paper
- Plastic wrap
- Sharp knife
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach thawed and very well-drained
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 puff pastry, thawed (17.3 oz) sheet, or 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 large egg beaten (for an egg wash, if using puff pastry)
Instructions
Preparation
- Thaw the frozen chopped spinach and squeeze out all excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel.
- Combine the drained spinach, softened cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and optional red pepper flakes in a bowl; mix until smooth, then season with salt and pepper.
- For puff pastry, unfold and roll to a 10x12-inch rectangle; for crescent roll dough, unroll and press seams to form two large rectangles.
- Evenly spread the spinach mixture over the dough surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border clean on one long edge for sealing.
- Starting from a long edge, carefully and tightly roll up the dough with the filling.
- Wrap the rolled dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm it up for easier slicing.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and slice the chilled roll into 1/2-inch thick rounds to yield about 24 pinwheels.
- Arrange the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them, and brush with egg wash if using puff pastry.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown, puffed, and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the pinwheels cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Chilling the dough is an important step to ensure the pinwheels hold their shape and are easier to slice. For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce to the filling. These pinwheels are great for meal prepping; you can prepare the roll ahead of time and bake them just before serving.