Golden puff pastry pinwheels layered with zesty sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni for a flavorful bite.
# Ingredient List:
→ Puff Pastry
01 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry, thawed (approx. 8.8 oz)
→ Sauce & Cheese
02 - 3 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (approx. 3.5 oz)
→ Toppings
04 - 24 mini pepperoni slices (approx. 1.7 oz)
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)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface with the longer side facing you.
03 - Evenly spread pizza sauce over the pastry, leaving a ½ inch border around the edges.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
05 - Distribute mini pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese, then sprinkle with Parmesan and dried herbs if desired.
06 - Starting from the long side, tightly roll pastry into a log and pinch the edge to seal.
07 - Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into ½ inch thick slices. Arrange cut side up on the prepared tray, spacing slightly apart.
08 - Brush each pinwheel with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
09 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
10 - Allow pinwheels to cool slightly before serving.
