Muenster and Spinach Pinwheels….#SundaySupper, #HolidayDrinksandAppetizers

by Liz Berg on December 16, 2012

  • This post was written and scheduled well before the tragic shooting of innocent children and faculty in Connecticut on Friday. I will be removing Monday’s post for a day of remembrance, but some of the Sunday Supper participants are extending the silence and pulling their posts today. Our chat has also been cancelled.  With a heavy heart, I am keeping all affected in my thoughts and  prayers…

    Oh, boy, were these cheesy spirals ever tasty! Even the two cold leftovers in the fridge the day after I served them to my book club tasted wonderful. This is an uncomplicated recipe which yields an impressive, gourmet appetizer. Just use a good quality puff pastry and you’ll receive high praise with minimal effort. You can shake up the cheese, add a layer of prosciutto…the options are endless. If you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party this year, you may want to whip these up. And if you’re not, just make sure to try these…they won’t disappoint.


     

    The Sunday Supper Team is having a Holiday Cocktails and Appetizers party and we would love to have you join us this week!  We have an amazing assortment of recipes to put together a fabulous holiday party on any budget.  We are honored to have Conni from The Foodie Army Wife hosting our Party.

    Holiday Cocktails

    Holiday Appetizers or Hors d’oeuvres

     

    In honor of the Sandy Hook victims and their families, we have cancelled our regularly scheduled#SundaySupper Chat this week.

    Let this be a time when we renew our faith in the power of love and realize the importance of time with our families.

    Muenster and Spinach Pinwheels…#SundaySupper, #HolidayDrinksandAppetizers

    Ingredients

    • 1 egg
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 1/2 cup shredded Muenster
    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
    • 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
    • Flour
    • 1 sheet puffed pastry (I used Dufour brand), thawed
    • 10 ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed very, very dry

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400º. Line two baking sheets with parchment and set aside.
    2. Beat egg and water together in a small bowl; set aside.
    3. Stir Muenster, Parmesan and garlic powder together. Set aside.
    4. Lightly flour work surface. Unfold thawed puff pastry and roll lightly with a floured rolling pin. Brush surface with beaten egg. Top with cheese mixture, then evenly top with thawed spinach.
    5. Starting at the short end, roll up like a jelly roll. Slice at 1/2 inch intervals and place rounds on baking sheets. Brush with egg wash.
    6. Bake 15 minutes or till golden brown. Remove to wire racks and let cool 10 minutes before serving.
    7. Makes approximately 20.
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Joy December 16, 2012 at 1:06 am

Yes, it seems a nice treat for a girls party:) you really are good at it:) have a blessed Sunday.

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Anna @ Hidden Ponies December 16, 2012 at 1:39 am

I love how easy puff pastry makes appies – this flavour combination sounds delicious!

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cquek December 16, 2012 at 2:53 am

I have never heard of this one, but it sounds pretty delicious.

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The Ninja Baker December 16, 2012 at 4:24 am

Thank you for this ever-so-elegant but do-able recipe, Liz.

Looking forward to baking these Muenster Spinach Pinwheels and eating them!

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Happier Than A Pig in Mud December 16, 2012 at 5:20 am

Very pretty and mighty tasty I’m sure:@)

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Paula @ Vintage Kitchen December 16, 2012 at 6:39 am

Before you know it you ate half of them and don´t even want to eat the real dinner. Gorgeous! And I bet they freeze so well too.

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The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time December 16, 2012 at 7:39 am

These are hard days in which to try and do life ‘normally,’ aren’t they. I feel more than a bit guilty going through life as usual when the families up north are dealing with so much loss and grief. The spirals do look delicious though, and we DO have to eat and continue living. If we don’t do these things, they win.

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Emily @ Life on Food December 16, 2012 at 8:02 am

Muenster is such a flavorful cheese. This is a great appetizer or even lunch for me!

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Anita at Hungry Couple December 16, 2012 at 8:10 am

Any time you combine cheese and puff pastry I’ll be the first one on line! :)

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anne December 16, 2012 at 8:11 am

Lizzy , these cheesy pinwheels look pretty tasty ! Love it !

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gloria December 16, 2012 at 9:47 am

These look really delicious Lizzy and tempting!!

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carol | a cup of mascarpone December 16, 2012 at 9:53 am

Happy Sunday, Lizzy! These pinwheels look absolutely incredible!

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Cut `n Clean Greens December 16, 2012 at 10:11 am

We love your beautiful appetizer, and can envision making it with other greens as well — perhaps chard, or beet greens, or even mustard or turnip greens. We’re going to feature this on our Facebook page and link here so people can see how you made it, and your lovely photography. If you wish, come LIKE us on Facebook for more recipes and tips on super healthy greens like kale, chard, beet, mustard, turnip, collard, escarole, dandelion and other green leafies. https://www.facebook.com/Cut.n.Clean.Greens

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Balvinder December 16, 2012 at 10:19 am

I miss puff pastry. When I make them for my gluten eating friends they are finished in seconds.

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Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious December 16, 2012 at 11:12 am

I love the ease and simplicity of this. This is definitely a must-try!

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Patti December 16, 2012 at 11:13 am

These look and sound great Liz! You can’t go wrong with puff pastry!

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Jasline (Foodie Baker) December 16, 2012 at 11:14 am

Hi Lizzy, the pinwheels look incredibly delicious! Hope to try it out one day!

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Abby December 16, 2012 at 11:18 am

Yum! I’m not sure any would make it to the serving plate ;)

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john@kitchenriffs December 16, 2012 at 12:01 pm

Dufour puff pastry is the best commercial brand I’ve ever used. And this looks so wonderful, nothing but the best is good enough! Nice flavors, and it looks so great. And thank you for your thoughts about the shooting – such a tragic event, and not posting on Monday is a terrific idea.

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Angie@Angie's Recipes December 16, 2012 at 12:02 pm

These are the perfect party food.

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Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking December 16, 2012 at 12:20 pm

I had something similar at a party recently, and they were SO delicious! I’d love to try your recipe for myself… and my party guests! Thanks for sharing, Lizzy.

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Colleen, The Smart Cookie Cook December 16, 2012 at 12:27 pm

Mmm I’ve seen all kinds of pastry pinwheels before, but I love that you used Muenster cheese. What a tasty twist!

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Kathy December 16, 2012 at 12:55 pm

These look wonderful Lizzy! Perfect for the holiday!

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Evelyne@CheapEthnicEatz December 16, 2012 at 1:30 pm

I am a big fan of easy puff pastry recipes so this is so up my alley. I am not sure I have ever seen savory pinwhel. Bookmarked! A day of “online silence” is a wonderful way to support those in need.

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Belinda @zomppa December 16, 2012 at 2:30 pm

These are so perfect for those potlucks (if you can keep your hands off them!)

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Sheila Fretz (@CookUnderwriter) December 16, 2012 at 2:43 pm

These look yummy.

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Tara December 16, 2012 at 4:39 pm

These look great and I will do be making them!! Enjoy!!

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Laura (Tutti Dolci) December 16, 2012 at 4:43 pm

I love anything with spinach, this pinwheels are so deliciously golden!

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Roha December 16, 2012 at 5:44 pm

Love it..!!!

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yummychunklet December 16, 2012 at 6:27 pm

What great savory looking appetizers!

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Katie December 16, 2012 at 6:52 pm

The pinwheels are so cute! And I love spinach and cheese together…yum!

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Bea December 16, 2012 at 6:55 pm

These look gorgeous and delicious!

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Swathi December 16, 2012 at 9:41 pm

Spinach pinwheels looks delicious and perfect.

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Lane @ Supper for a Steal December 16, 2012 at 9:40 pm

Gosh I love how easy these are. Seriously I have bookmarked like 10 appetizers to make for Christmas. We are going to eat really well this year!

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Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. December 16, 2012 at 10:24 pm

I love pinwheels! These look so tasty! Love that you used muenster too, it’s a cheese I don’t use or eat too often, but I like it!

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Cindys Recipes December 16, 2012 at 10:42 pm

Pinwheels are fun and easy! Great combo!

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Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts December 16, 2012 at 11:04 pm

Liz these look wonderful – love the flavors. These would sure to be a hit at a party!

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Laura Hunter | Small Wallet Big Appetite December 17, 2012 at 2:28 am

I have been so excited to get this recipe ever since you posted the teaser photo. The flavours look so amazing. And the fact that it is so easy to put together is just icing on the cake.

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manu December 17, 2012 at 5:31 am

These are perfect for appetizer in this Christmas period!!
Have a nice week

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Tammi @ Momma's Meals December 17, 2012 at 8:45 am

Great appetizer, I have to admit, I’ve never made one like this but these are the kinds I go for when at parties!! Thanks for sharing.

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Kayle (The Cooking Actress) December 17, 2012 at 8:54 am

Pastry + Spinach + Cheese=DELICIOUS! These look so tasty and I would loooove it if anyone ever served these to me!

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Esther December 17, 2012 at 10:24 am

Pinwheels! Love them, been meaning to try makingnthem for the longest time! Everytime i see a blogpost on these, i’d be like aargh! Still havent done these yet! Timely reminder, thanks Liz.

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Megan - I Run For Wine December 17, 2012 at 11:06 am

I love muenster and spinach. YUM!

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Soni December 17, 2012 at 2:58 pm

Welcome to Wordpress!Love the spinach and cheese combo and the pinwheels look beautiful!!Will be making these very soon :)

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Conni Smith December 17, 2012 at 3:03 pm

Mmmm! I can’t wait to try these!

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Sara December 17, 2012 at 4:26 pm

you always make these look so good and easy. and always make me hungry.

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KIT December 17, 2012 at 5:01 pm

Oh! I love this! Looks so appetizing & lovely! YUM!

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Caroline December 17, 2012 at 6:42 pm

These look great!!! I noticed you said the leftovers tasted awesome the next day…..do you think these could be made earlier in the day and brought to a Christmas event a couple hours later at room temp? (think they would they get too mushy or harden up??) Thanks for this easy recipe!

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Ashley - Baker by Nature December 17, 2012 at 7:19 pm

What a fun appetizer – love the flavors in this one!

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Medeja December 17, 2012 at 7:59 pm

It doesn’t look like leftovers. Looks really wonderful! Great idea!

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Sarah December 17, 2012 at 8:38 pm

These look delicious, and very pretty too! Am thinking of making them for Christmas Eve buffet with the family… thanks Lizzy!

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Elaine December 17, 2012 at 10:30 pm

I really like uncomplicated especially this time of year and these look fabulous to boot. Thank you for stopping by today, Lizzy. Have a great week!

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Nancy @ gottagetbaked December 18, 2012 at 6:32 pm

Mmm…I love puff pastry! Thanks for a fantastically chic, easy and endlessly adaptable recipe.

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Karii December 21, 2012 at 8:24 am

Will there be a time when you’ll post all of the recipes from the party? I see several items that I’d like to know how to make! Fingers crossed…

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admin December 21, 2012 at 9:06 am

Hi, Karii,

If you mean recipes from my book club gathering, they all will be shared before the end of the month. If you mean the other Sunday Supper posts, the links are all at the bottom of this post…there are tons of great ideas!

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Hezzi-D December 22, 2012 at 5:40 pm

I love pinwheels, they always turn out so pretty. Love the cheese and spinach combination.

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admin December 23, 2012 at 6:42 am

Gosh, I wish I could help! I had a friend redesign my blog and she added all my features. I am not techy at all! Sorry!

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sara December 25, 2012 at 3:37 pm

They turned out great. And the goat cheese ones were great too.

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admin December 25, 2012 at 6:42 pm

I’m so glad, Sara! Merry Christmas!

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kei January 1, 2013 at 1:08 pm

They cought my eyes, looks so delicious, and the recipe looks simple to bake.
It is nice to bake these when friends are coming around!
Thank you :)

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