Golden puff pastry pinwheels with zesty sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni—perfect for easy entertaining.
# What You Need:
→ Puff Pastry
01 - 1 sheet (approx. 8.8 oz) ready-rolled puff pastry, thawed
→ Sauce & Cheese
02 - 3 tbsp pizza sauce or marinara
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 3.5 oz)
→ Toppings
04 - 24 slices mini pepperoni (approx. 1.8 oz)
05 - 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
→ 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 longer side facing you.
03 - Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the pastry, leaving a ½ inch border around the edges.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
05 - Place pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese and optionally sprinkle Parmesan cheese and dried herbs.
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. Arrange slices cut side up on the prepared tray, spacing them slightly apart.
08 - Brush each pinwheel with the beaten egg to achieve a golden finish.
09 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
10 - Allow pinwheels to cool slightly before serving.
