Golden puff pastry pinwheels filled with zesty sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni, ideal for snacks or gatherings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Puff Pastry
01 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry, thawed
→ Sauce & Cheese
02 - 3 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Toppings
04 - 24 mini pepperoni slices
05 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
→ For Finishing
06 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
07 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or oregano (optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface, positioning the longer side towards you.
03 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the pastry, leaving a ½ inch border around the edges.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
05 - Distribute pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese and sprinkle with Parmesan and Italian herbs if desired.
06 - Starting from the long edge, roll the pastry tightly into a log and pinch the edge to seal.
07 - Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into ½ inch thick slices and arrange them cut side up on the prepared tray, spaced slightly apart.
08 - Brush each pinwheel with the beaten egg to enhance browning.
09 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
10 - Allow pinwheels to cool slightly before serving.
