Crispy puff pastry bites filled with savory sauce, cheese, and pepperoni—ideal for parties and snacks.
# Ingredients:
→ Puff Pastry
01 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry, thawed (about 8.8 oz)
→ Sauce & Cheese
02 - 3 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (approximately 3.5 oz)
→ Toppings
04 - About 24 mini pepperoni slices (approx. 1.75 oz)
05 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
→ For Finishing
06 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
07 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or oregano (optional)
# Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface with the longer side facing you.
03 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the pastry, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly over the sauce.
05 - Distribute mini pepperoni slices evenly on top of the cheese. If using, sprinkle grated Parmesan and dried Italian herbs.
06 - Starting from the long edge, roll the pastry tightly into a log and pinch the edge to seal.
07 - Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into ½-inch thick slices. Place pinwheels cut side up on the prepared tray, spaced slightly apart.
08 - Brush each pinwheel with beaten egg to enhance browning.
09 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until pinwheels are puffed and golden brown.
10 - Allow pinwheels to cool briefly before serving.
