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Cheesy French Pinwheels

Cheesy French Pinwheels are a delightful blend of flaky puff pastry, gooey cheese, and savory fillings rolled into bite-sized perfection.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 sheet of puff pastry thawed
  • - 1 cup 100g shredded Gruyère cheese
  • - 1/2 cup 50g shredded Parmesan cheese
  • - 1/4 cup 25g finely chopped fresh parsley
  • - 1/4 cup 25g finely chopped green onions
  • - 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • - 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional
  • - Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • - Rolling pin
  • - Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • - Sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • - Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. **Preheat the Oven:**
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. **Prepare the Puff Pastry:**
  4. Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle, about 10x12 inches. If desired, spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard over the surface for extra flavor.
  5. **Add the Filling:**
  6. Sprinkle the Gruyère and Parmesan cheese evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges. Top with the chopped parsley and green onions. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  7. **Roll and Slice:**
  8. Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the puff pastry into a log. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the log into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.
  9. **Brush with Egg Wash:**
  10. Arrange the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Brush the tops and sides of each pinwheel with the beaten egg.
  11. **Bake:**
  12. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and puffed. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.