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Puff Pastry Pinwheels Jalapeno Popper
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Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels with Puff Pastry

These Jalapeño Popper Puff Pastry Pinwheels are a fun twist on classic jalapeño poppers. Puff pastry is rolled with a creamy filling of cream cheese, diced jalapeños, bacon, and ranch seasoning, then sliced and baked into golden, flaky pinwheels. An easy appetizer that’s perfect for parties, holidays, and game day.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Chill Time before Baking20 minutes
Total Time49 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Puff Pastry Pinwheels Jalapeno Popper
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 258kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
  • 1 (13.2 ounce) sheet puff pastry dough
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, crumbled bacon, ranch seasoning, Colby Jack cheese, and diced jalapeños. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to mix until well combined.
  • Roll out the puff pastry dough on a clean surface and brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of the dough.
  • Roll up the dough and place it in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • After 20 minutes, remove the roll from the freezer and slice it into 8 pinwheels. Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the sides of each with the remaining olive oil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy!

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Notes

Tips
  • Use softened cream cheese so it spreads smoothly over the pastry.
  • Remove the jalapeño seeds if you want a milder flavor.
  • Keep the filling a little away from the edges to help prevent it from squeezing out when you roll the pastry.
  • Brushing the dough with olive oil helps prevent it from becoming soggy when baking.
  • Chilling the rolled-up dough in the freezer for 20 minutes makes it easier to slice into pinwheels.
Storage & Make Ahead
  • Store baked pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • Reheat at 350°F for a few minutes to crisp the pastry again.
  • Assemble and refrigerate the filled, rolled pastry up to one day ahead, then slice and bake when ready.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 666IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 0.3mg