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A white plate filled with Spinach Dip Pinwheels showing green swirls of spinach, cream cheese, and crispy bacon bits.
Layla

Spinach Dip Pinwheels

Creamy, cheesy spinach dip rolled into flaky puff pastry for the ultimate party appetizer that disappears in minutes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 pinwheels
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 105

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed very dry
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
For Assembly
  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed but still cold (about 17 oz total)
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp Knife or Pizza Cutter

Method
 

Prep
  1. Thaw spinach completely, then wrap in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze until no more liquid comes out. You should have about 1 cup firmly packed spinach. This step is crucial - excess water will make soggy pinwheels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, Parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Fold in the squeezed spinach until evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Assemble
  1. Unfold one cold puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll gently to smooth creases, forming a 10x10 inch square. Spread half the spinach mixture in an even layer, leaving a 1-inch border along one long edge. Brush that bare edge with egg wash.
  2. Starting from the filled long edge, roll tightly toward the egg-washed edge. Press gently to seal. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate while you repeat with the second sheet. Chill both logs for 15 minutes - this firms them up for clean slicing.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Using a sharp knife, slice each log into 12 even rounds, about 3/4 inch thick. Place cut-side up 2 inches apart on the sheet. Brush tops lightly with remaining egg wash.
  4. Bake 22-25 minutes until pastry is deep golden and puffed. Let cool 5 minutes on the sheet - they will crisp as they cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Make ahead: Assemble logs up to 24 hours ahead and keep wrapped in the fridge, or freeze sliced pinwheels on a tray then transfer to a bag for up to 1 month - bake from frozen, adding 5 minutes. For extra flavor, add 1/4 cup chopped drained artichoke hearts or a handful of crumbled feta to the filling. These are best the day they're baked - reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes to restore crispness.