Description
Breakfast Pastry Pinwheels are a deliciously flaky treat that will transform your morning routine. Filled with creamy cheese and fresh herbs or sweet fruit preserves, these delightful pastries are perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can impress your family and friends while enjoying warm, golden pinwheels that bring joy to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry sheets
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (like basil or chives), chopped
- 1/2 cup fruit preserves (such as strawberry or apricot)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry sheets on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread an even layer of cream cheese over the pastry, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges. Add fruit preserves or fresh herbs as desired.
- Tightly roll the pastry into a log shape from one end.
- Slice the log into 1-inch pieces and arrange them on your prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each pinwheel with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg