Crispy golden pinwheels with zesty sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni for easy party snacks or appetizers.
# What You Need:
→ Puff Pastry
01 - 1 sheet (approximately 8.8 oz) ready-rolled puff pastry, thawed
→ Sauce & Cheese
02 - 3 tbsp pizza sauce or marinara
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (approximately 3.5 oz)
→ Toppings
04 - about 24 mini pepperoni slices (approximately 1.8 oz)
05 - 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
→ For Finishing
06 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
07 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs or oregano (optional)
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface with the long edge toward you.
03 - Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the pastry, leaving a ½ inch border at the edges.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
05 - Distribute pepperoni slices across the cheese and optionally sprinkle Parmesan and dried Italian herbs.
06 - Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the pastry into a log and pinch the seam to seal.
07 - Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into ½ inch thick pieces and arrange cut side up on the prepared tray, spacing slightly apart.
08 - Brush each pinwheel with beaten egg to enhance browning.
09 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
10 - Allow pinwheels to cool slightly before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
