Pinwheels make a pretty addition to any appetizer buffet, and when I serve them they disappear in a snap. These use purchased puff pastry, so they are very easy to make.—Mary Bettuchy, Columbia, South Carolina

Mushroom Pastry Pinwheels

Mushroom Pastry Pinwheels
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
16 appetizers
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4 ounces spreadable garlic and herb cream cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add shallot, garlic and thyme; saute 4-5 minutes longer.
- Stir in the wine, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by three-fourths. Remove from the heat; set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, unfold pastry. Roll into a 14x9-in. rectangle. Spread cheese over pastry; top with mushroom mixture. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from a short side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 3/4-in. pieces.
- Place 2 in. apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
1 appetizer: 119 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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