Honey Mustard Pepperoni Pinwheels
These versatile Honey Mustard Pepperoni Pinwheels are elegant enough for a cocktail party, yet perfect for a nibble at a casual picnic dinner.
Puff Pastry Appetizers are always a hit! Who doesn’t love a buttery pastry wrapped around a savory filling making beautiful spirals.
Why You Must Make
- If you keep a box of frozen puff pastry in your freezer, it’s easy to whip up savory pinwheels and other appetizers. It’s a shortcut to making all sorts of delectable treats.
- You can shake up this recipe with different deli meat and cheeses depending on your palate.
- These buttery spirals are always a hit!
How to Make Pepperoni Pinwheels
- Roll out a sheet of defrosted puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Layer with mustard, pepperoni, and cheese.
- Roll, Slice and Bake. So easy and impressive.
Bill was eying these spiral beauties when he arrived home from work and was my first taste tester. With his seal of approval, I moved a platter of these flaky numbers to the buffet where they were soon devoured by my friends.
Tips for Working with Puff Pastry
Using store-bought puff pastry is an easy way to make impressive, elegant appetizers like these Pepperoni Pinwheels. Pinwheels are especially noteworthy since they make such a beautiful presentation without a lot of work! You just need to know a few simple rules about working with puff pastry. PRO-Tip: My biggest tip is to use an all-butter puff pastry for the tastiest pinwheels! Check the ingredients listed on the box.
- Defrost your puff pastry overnight in the refrigerator. If you leave it on the counter to defrost, it can get too warm which makes puff pastry difficult to work with.
- You must roll out your puff pastry sheet to smooth out the seams. Use a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking.
- Leave a one-inch border when applying the toppings. This will leave some room for the filling to shift as you roll up the dough.
- Applying an egg wash to the border will help seal the dough so it doesn’t unfurl as it bakes.
- Chill the roll before cutting. PRO-Tip: A rule of thumb when using puff pastry is to have the pastry cold and the oven hot for the best results.
- Shake up your fillings as you like. Add a different combination of meat and cheeses, but take care to make sure your filling does not get too thick or it will be hard to roll.
Frequently Asked Questions
It should be defrosted in the refrigerator. Pull it out of the freezer and place the box in the refrigerator the night before you plan to use it.
If they contain meat or cheeses, it’s best to store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, they will freeze well for up to a month.
Yes, roll, slice, and bake your pinwheels. When they’re cool, place them in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator or freezer. To reheat frozen pinwheels, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and put them in a 375-degree oven until hot.
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Honey Mustard Pepperoni Pinwheels
An irresistible combination of buttery pastry, pepperoni, cheese and mustard! Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit.
Ingredients
- ½ cup grated Asiago cheese
- ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 14 ounces frozen puff pastry, thawed in refrigerator (I use Dufour brands)
- 2 tablespoons Honey-Dijon mustard
- 2 ounces sliced pepperoni
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend
Instructions
- Mix together the Asiago cheese, thyme, oregano, and pepper and set aside.
- On a very lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry just to smooth out the seams. Spread mustard over the surface of the puff pastry, leaving a one-inch plain border at one of the long edges. Arrange the pepperoni over the mustard, then sprinkle with the Asiago mixture.
- Brush plain border with egg. Starting at the side opposite the plain border, roll up the pastry, then press along the seam to seal. Transfer the roll, seam side down, to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill for at least an hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°. Line the second baking pan with parchment.
- Cut each pastry roll into about thirty 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place pinwheels on prepared sheets. Bake for 15 minutes or till golden. Serve warm.
Notes
Prep time does not include chilling times.
Cold puff pastry will puff best, so make sure the pinwheels are cold when you pop them in the oven.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 229Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 277mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 5g
53 Comments on “Honey Mustard Pepperoni Pinwheels”
Oh YUM! These pinwheels look absolutely delicious!
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Dear Liz, there is just nothing better as an appetizer or finger food than savory puff pastry pinwheels – love them. The combination of flavors in your recipe is just the right amount of herby and cheesy plus pepperoni for even more flavor.
Hope you are all doing well, my friend!
Andrea
Haven’t got any update from you…I notice if you republished the older recipes, I wouldn’t get any notification.
Didn’t have this problem before though.
Those pinwheels look so flaky and yummy!
Ugh, I know you’ve mentioned that! Not sure what’s different—I’ll see if anyone else has dealt with this. Thanks for reminding me! xo
Oooo this is such a wonderful idea, Liz! I love savoury baked goodies probably even more than sweet ones, and this is right up my alley! Cheese, pepperoni, honey mustard, and herbs? Beautiful flavour combination!
These pinwheels are a super fun and tasty appetizer or snack! Easy to make and jam packed with flavor!
These pinwheels were so easy to make! Everyone loved them so much! Definitely will make these again!
What a great little appetizer to bring to a party. I am going to make these I have one in a very elegant home and needed something pretty as these! thanks Liz Happy New YEAR!!!
Those herbs add such a wonderful touch!
I am big fan of puff pastry too, Liz! I love how versatile it is, and I am totally digging these pinwheels. What a fun recipe and so easy too! I can see why they were gobbled up!
I just love these pinwheels, Liz! So easy and perfect for any kind of party or picnic.
Liz, your pinwheels look so more-ish! I love that they are simple to make yet full of flavour! And three cheers for frozen puff pastry! xo
These are so cute! I know a lot of people who would love to have these at a picnic. (Me included!)
Such an elegant appetizer, I know what I’m bringing to the next party!
I LOVE these Liz! I don’t usually have puff pastry in the house, but will be definitely be trying this one at our next get together. They look so easy, not to mention they probably taste fantastic!
My boys will love these!
Just gorgeous LIz.
oh well.. i want to be invited to taste the delicious Pepperoni Pinwheels
They are so pretty too, I can see why Bill signed off on them. I have some puff pastry in my freezer too, I know my ladies would love them.
Awww Liz, these pinwheels look so adorable and fantastic picnic food idea!
These are so great for picnic! Lovely recipe!
I wish you a wonderful week, Liz!
I love puff pastry, the flakiness and crispiness is so irresistible! Love your pairing with pepperoni and cheese, the flavours must have been superb!
This is such a fun appetizer, there are so many different things you could fill them with.
These would be great for picnics or cocktail parties!
These look so good Liz!
That club is lucky to have you. I bet their faces light up when you walk into the room. The pinwheels are really pretty. Like you, I do find it very handy to have some puff pastry in the freezer – so many meal options with a few sheets of puff xx
There’s nothing better than buttery puff pastry and I have a feeling I’d inhale more than my fair share of these scrumptious pinwheels!
I am a total sucker for pepperoni. This look awesome! I’d love to whip these out at a dinner party – yum!
Lizzy,
Puff pastry is wonderful. I’ve used it many times and always with great results. Asiago cheese is a favorite in my house, so these would be devoured by my family too.
Annamaria
These look like the perfect appetizer anytime!
These are so fun! Perfect for a party but I’ll bet my kiddos would love to find these in their lunch boxes!
These sound sooooo good Liz! I might make them for a baby shower this coming weekend 🙂
These look perfect for a Picnic! My kids would probably eat them all!
I always keep puff pastry in my freezer. I love the idea of taking this delicious finger food on a picnic.
Spiral shapes always drawn me in. These are so cute! I would head straight to these on a buffet table.
I love to use frozen pastry too. These pinwheels look very tempting.
aww Lizzy how lovely are all your recipes dear!!
These look just beautiful and delicious!
Have a nice Sunday!
xo
Roll some of these delicious pinwheels to me for a late night TV snack too!
What a great idea for an appetizer! They sound delicious and look wonderful.
These look crispy and scrumptious, I could eat the whole plate!!
These sound wonderful. We love pepperoni in our house, so I am sure that my family would love these pepperoni pinwheels.
These are great for a picnic or even snacking!
I might have trouble not eating this entire platter! Puff pastry and pizza are weaknesses of mine. 🙂
I think I’ve bookmarked one of your pinwheels recipe last year 😀 This version looks just as tasty ! These will be a perfect summer appetizer !
I will lovethese and so will the boys! I can imagine the buttery taste with them and crunch!
These look beautiful! It’s like a classy blend of pizza and croissants.
These are so perfect for kids and adults! I’m pretty sure my kids would devour these.
…meanwhile in Florida, it feels like summer! Ugh. These pinwheels would be so fun, and different to bring to a picnic! I love them!
Puff pastry to the rescue, so true Liz! For years I used to make my own and wouldn’t take any other, but thumbs up for the all butter ones that can now be bought. Few ingredients and a finger-licking (literally) appetizer! Have a great sunday my friend.
I would enjoy these (and/or the other two options I see in your ‘you might also like’)… We finally had a nice day yesterday, it was great! Hope your weather warms up soon:@)
They really look like perfect party snack! Very addictive I imagine 😀
Memorial Day Weekend would indeed be memorable with your pepperoni pinwheels, Liz! In fact, they are “practically perfect” in every way (to quote Mary Poppins) for any sort of meal or snack!