Monday, December 22, 2008

Spinach & Sundried Tomato Puff Pastry Pinwheels

I'm still baking away in the final moments before Christmas, but I've decided to turn my attention toward blogging about a nice appetizer that would be terrific for Christmas or New Year's celebrations.

Here's a colorful little bite: Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Puff Pastry Pinwheels.

Super simple... here's the how to:

A mix of frozen spinach (thawed), sundried tomatoes, mayo, Parmesan and a few spices is spread onto thawed-out prepared puff pastry dough sheets.

The sheet is rolled up tightly, wrapped and placed into the freezer. At this point, you can choose to store the roll in the freezer and cut as needed for spur-of-the-moment appetizers. Or you can freeze for 30 minutes to let it firm up slightly and then slice & bake immediately.

1-inch slices baked for about 20 minutes and they're ready to eat!

Lightly goldened and crisp, these are deliciously simple appetizers. You can choose to make them ahead of time and just pack them in a basket until ready to use (same day), or you can serve them fresh out of the oven. Impressive looking little treats for something so inherently easy to make, aren't they?

This recipe can be found HERE.
Plenty more appetizer recipe favorites can be found HERE and HERE.
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34 comments:

  1. Judy@nofearentertainingDecember 22, 2008 at 5:23 AM

    I love this appetizer! I will be serving this at my next potluck!

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  2. ManggyDecember 22, 2008 at 6:01 AM

    Oh, that is too pretty! And it has the colors of the season too!! :)

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  3. Valerie Harrison (bellini)December 22, 2008 at 6:33 AM

    Yes these do sound delicious and perfect for guests!!

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  4. BunnyDecember 22, 2008 at 7:06 AM

    Wow this not only looks good but it has to taste good with all those great ingredients in puff pastry!

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  5. Honeyed HashetteDecember 22, 2008 at 8:55 AM

    This sounds AWESOME and bakes up so prettily (word? not sure). I will have to try these!

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  6. RobinDecember 22, 2008 at 9:36 AM

    Puff pastry makes everything wonderful! Have a great time in Seattle. Hope the weather holds out for you, I am sure it is beautiful there this time of year. Merry Christmas Lori!

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  7. Stacey SnacksDecember 22, 2008 at 9:43 AM

    Yay Hooray!
    A recipe from the girl without sugar!
    I think I have developed diabetes from all the sweets!!!!

    xxoo Stacey Snacks

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  8. PatsykDecember 22, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    Oh, this looks like such a great appetizer! I'm marking this as something I could bring to bunko in the new year!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 22, 2008 at 10:25 AM

    I'm so glad I clicked over here from Cookie Madness! These look like a GREAT appetizer!

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  10. Culinary WannabeDecember 22, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    So pretty and fancy looking!

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  11. DeborahDecember 22, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    Wow - how do you do it all?? These look like the perfect appetizer!

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  12. AlexaDecember 22, 2008 at 12:44 PM

    Very pretty appetizer... I could see these pinwheels being a great idea for a kid's school lunch as well.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 22, 2008 at 1:02 PM

    I love the simplicity, yet entertaining quality of these pinwheels. They look delicious!

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  14. graceDecember 22, 2008 at 1:12 PM

    how completely festive! and hey--it has two of my favorite ingredients (sundried tomatoes and puff pastry...i could take spinach or leave it) so i'd enjoy this anytime!

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  15. LaurieDecember 22, 2008 at 1:16 PM

    Those look so yummy and I can eat a dozen right now!
    Buon Natale!

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  16. AnonymousDecember 22, 2008 at 2:24 PM

    Gorgeous, with three of my favorite flavors! Just gave you a stumble :)

    Merry Christmas!

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  17. Peter MDecember 22, 2008 at 3:16 PM

    It's party time and these pinwheels will get snapped fo'sho!

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  18. AnonymousDecember 22, 2008 at 5:16 PM

    Some of my favorite flavors -- couldn't be easier, too! Thanks for sharing it.

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  19. ReeniDecember 22, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    Those look awesome! You can't go wrong with puff pastry, yum!

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  20. ShariDecember 22, 2008 at 9:34 PM

    As long as I can find puff pastry already made, these sound super easy!! They look pretty too!!

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  21. LizNoVeggieGirlDecember 23, 2008 at 5:07 AM

    Such a lovely savory treat!!

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  22. MelitaDecember 23, 2008 at 5:16 AM

    I am throwing a New Year's party, and this will certainly be on the menu! Love puff pastry, and this looks soooo yummy!
    Merry Christmas!

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  23. CakespyDecember 23, 2008 at 10:05 AM

    You can bring these to the Seattle area, along with the cheesecake, please. Well, that is if you can make it -- blizzard '08!

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  24. LeslieDecember 23, 2008 at 11:09 AM

    Easy, yummy and beautiful!!

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  25. CookiePieDecember 23, 2008 at 11:28 AM

    So pretty! They would be perfect for a New Year's party I was invited to...

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  26. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 5:49 PM

    Delicious.
    Pretty.
    Easy.

    Wow! You may have find the perfect appetizer recipe!

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  27. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 8:05 PM

    wow!!! this looks just great... happy holidays!!! :)

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  28. KatrinaDecember 23, 2008 at 9:01 PM

    Yum to a non-sweet "treat", I'm almost all sugared out! (almost, I'm sure I'll be fine in the morning! ha)
    Happy Holidays! I'm having a giveaway on my blog.

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  29. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 10:03 PM

    Love these. Great idea. I'm definitely trying these because they're so darn easy (and they look great!)

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  30. JenniferDecember 24, 2008 at 3:34 PM

    wow, yum!

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  31. AnonymousDecember 25, 2008 at 12:13 AM

    I love, love your pinwheel recipes... This looks like an awesome addition to any table.. Wishing you the best this Holiday.. keep warm!!!

    "wink"

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  32. test it commDecember 28, 2008 at 11:38 AM

    What a tasty appetizer!

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  33. Urooj AfzalFebruary 3, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    Hi! I can't wait to try this; I love the simplicity and elegance, my question is, how big do you cut the slices- I'm throwing a bridal shower and would love to have these as one of the savory finger foods.

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  34. RecipeGirlFebruary 4, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    1 inch slices are good.

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