Name: Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2-4 jalapenos (seeded and diced); 6 ounces of cream cheese (softened (can be plain or flavored)); 6 ounces of shredded cheese; Salt and Pepper to taste; 1 roll of defrosted puff pastry

These Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels are a crispy and savory appetizer or snack. They are filled with cream cheese and shredded cheese, giving them a creamy and cool taste despite being filled with jalapenos.

This appetizer is great for summer when your jalapenos are fresh from the garden! But if you’re craving this in the winter, you can also use jarred jalapenos. If you do, just make sure to pat the jalapenos completely dry to avoid adding extra moisture to the pinwheels.

Are jalapeno popper pinwheels spicy?

They have a kick to them! This recipe calls for 2-4 large jalapenos. You can use more or less to preference. Also, when you take the seeds out, if you make sure to remove the membrane that the seeds are attached to, you will also decrease the spice level.

If you cannot eat spicy food, or do not want to, you can replace the jalapenos for bell peppers.

Grow your own peppers with these tips!

What kind of shredded cheese should I use in jalapeno popper pinwheels?

Use whatever shredded cheese you have on hand. We particularly enjoy smoked Gouda, but you can also use cheddar, pepper jack, and even mozzarella.

Do I need any specialty equipment to make this recipe?

No specialty equipment needed except for a rolling pin. Here’s one similar to what we use! If you don’t have a rolling pin, you can use jars or bottles.

Here are some of the other things that we use regularly!

Measuring Cups

Measuring Spoons

Parchment Paper

How to Make Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels

Ingredients:

2-4 jalapenos, seeded and diced

6 ounces of cream cheese, softened (can be plain or flavored)

6 ounces of shredded cheese

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 roll of defrosted puff pastry

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Seed and dice 2-4 large jalapenos; the amount depends on your spice tolerance or desire. Using a rolling pin, roll out the sheet of puff pastry to about a 9×13 size. This is done the easiest if you use parchment paper underneath the puff pastry, or lightly flour the surface you’re rolling it out on.

Spread the cream cheese evenly across the rolled puffed pastry. Sprinkle the shredded cheese and then the jalapenos evenly across the cream cheese.

Use your hands or a bench scraper to help you roll the puffed pastry into the pinwheel shape. Use a sharp knife to cut the puff pastry into 16 equal pieces.

Bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is beginning to turn golden brown along the edges. Allow to cool slightly before removing from the pan. Serve warm. These are best served right away, but if you have leftovers, store them in a sealed container in the fridge.

Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels

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A crispy and spicy appetizer that is quick to make with only a few ingredients!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 16 pieces

Course: Appetizer

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

2-4 jalapenos seeded and diced
6 ounces of cream cheese softened (can be plain or flavored)
6 ounces of shredded cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 roll of defrosted puff pastry

Method

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Seed and dice 2-4 large jalapenos; the amount depends on your spice tolerance or desire.
Using a rolling pin, roll out the sheet of puff pastry to about a 9x13 size. *
Spread the cream cheese evenly across the rolled puffed pastry. Sprinkle the shredded cheese and then the jalapenos evenly across the cream cheese.
Use your hands or a bench scraper to help you roll the puffed pastry into the pinwheel shape. Use a sharp knife to cut the puff pastry into 16 equal pieces.
Bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is beginning to turn golden brown along the edges.
Allow to cool slightly before removing from the pan. Serve warm. These are best served right away, but if you have leftovers, store them in a sealed container in the fridge.