Pizza Pinwheels Pepperoni Mozzarella (Printable)

Golden pastry spirals with mozzarella, pepperoni, and marinara—perfect for snacking or parties.

# Ingredient list:

→ Dough

01 - 1 sheet refrigerated puff pastry, thawed (about 9 oz)

→ Fillings

02 - 1/3 cup marinara or pizza sauce
03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 2.5 oz sliced pepperoni
05 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano)

→ Finishing

07 - 1 large egg, beaten
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, optional

# How-to:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unfold and gently roll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to even thickness.
03 - Spread marinara sauce evenly across the pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with mozzarella, pepperoni slices, Parmesan, and Italian herbs.
04 - Starting from a long side, roll pastry into a tight log. Pinch the seam to seal.
05 - Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 16 uniform rounds. Place them cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Brush tops with beaten egg for crisp golden color. Optionally, brush with olive oil. Bake for 16–18 minutes, until pinwheels are richly golden and cheese bubbles.
07 - Let pinwheels cool for several minutes before serving. Offer warm, with extra marinara for dipping if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These pinwheels stay crisp and cheesy even after cooling, so you can make them ahead and still enjoy peak flavor.
  • Each bite delivers classic pizza flavor but with flaky pastry, making them perfect for parties or quick cravings.
02 -
  • If you slice the log before chilling it briefly, the pastry can squish and lose its shape—chilling helps.
  • Don’t overfill with sauce or you risk soggy pinwheels; a little goes a long way.
03 -
  • Bake pinwheels on the middle rack; the heat distributes evenly so every spiral crisps nicely.
  • Let pinwheels cool for a few minutes—this sets the cheese and makes them easier to serve.
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