Hosting a party or planning a fun night in? These pepperoni pinwheels showcase the best flavors of pizza in a fun, bite-sized twist! Puff pastry pizza pinwheels are the perfect addition to your lineup of game day snacks, alongside favorites like BBQ chicken flatbread and Italian nachos. With flaky puff pastry, melty cheese, and zesty pizza sauce, they're ready in about 30 minutes and guaranteed to be a total crowd-pleaser. Let's roll out the fun (literally) and make these delicious pinwheels!
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About Pepperoni Pinwheels
Pizza pinwheels are a versatile crowd-pleaser, much like my tortellini skewers, that work as a party appetizer, kid-approved snack, or the ultimate game day food! Around here, my favorite time to serve these puff pastry pinwheels is during football season.
My husband is a fan of ordering pizza for the big game, but ever since I started making these pepperoni pizza rolls, our delivery habit has taken a serious hit. They're just as cheesy and satisfying as his favorite takeout, but even better because they're homemade, crispy, and loaded with flavor. Plus, they're customizable, quick to whip up, and perfect for sharing-whether you're hosting a party or just enjoying a cozy night in!
Ingredients
- Puff pastry is the perfect base for these pinwheels, offering a flaky, buttery crust that bakes up beautifully crisp and golden. I buy Pepperidge Farm frozen puff pastry sheets to make this recipe, but any rolled puff pastry sheets will work.
- Egg: Use an egg to make an egg wash by cracking the egg in a bowl and whisking with water until combined. The egg wash seals the roll and gives the pinwheels a gorgeous golden-brown finish.
- Pizza sauce: I use my favorite store-bought pizza sauce, marinara sauce, or make my arrabbiata sauce recipe with red pepper flakes when I want it spicy.
- Italian seasoning, or a blend of oregano, basil,
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and instructions.
Variations
- Swap the pepperoni. Use salami, cooked sausage crumbles, or turkey pepperoni.
- Try a different cheese. Substitute cheddar with mozzarella cheese, provolone, or an Italian cheese blend.
- Add extra veggies or different toppings. Include mushrooms, black olives, or spinach for added texture and flavor.
How to Make Puff Pastry Pizza Pinwheels
Step 1: Keep the puff pasty of the parchment paper it was packaged in. Spread half of the pizza sauce on each puff pastry to cover the entire surface, minus a one-inch strip along the long side.
Step 2: Sprinkle the puff pastry with cheese then place the pepperoni slices evenly over the surface. Next, sprinkle with green bell peppers, parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
Step 3: Roll the puff pastry along the long side until you reach the space we left empty. Crack the egg into a bowl and stir with a fork. Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash along the empty space to create the seam for the pinwheel.
Step 4: Use the parchment it was packaged in to roll the entire log and place in the freezer for about 15 minutes or so to firm up before cutting.
Step 5: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Once the pinwheels have chilled, remove from the freezer and immediately slice into ½ inch pieces using a sharp knife. Place pizza rolls cut side up on the prepared parchment. Brush each pinwheel with the egg wash before baking.
Step 6: Bake in a preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes or just until browned. Serve pepperoni pinwheels warm with additional pizza sauce for dipping.
Expert Tips
Work with cold puff pastry for easier rolling and to prevent the dough from becoming too sticky.
Spread the toppings evenly but avoid overloading to keep the pinwheels from bursting open during baking.
Place the pinwheels at least an inch apart on the baking sheet to allow them to puff and cook evenly.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Prep and roll the pinwheels, then freeze before slicing. Bake when you're ready to serve.
We like to dip these pepperoni pinwheels in pizza sauce, marinara, or ranch dressing.
Store baked pinwheels in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness. Freeze unbaked pinwheels in a single layer, then transfer to a resealable bag. Bake from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the cook time.
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Puff Pastry Pizza Pinwheels
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Equipment
- 2 Baking Sheets
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry rolled sheets
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese
- 40 pepperoni slices
- ¼ cup green bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Unroll the puff pastry carefully, leaving it on the parchment paper it comes with.
- Spread half the pizza sauce evenly over each puff pastry sheet, leaving a 1-inch border along one long edge. Sprinkle half the shredded cheese over the sauce on each sheet.
- Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese. Add the diced green bell peppers, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings.
- Starting from the long side opposite the empty edge, tightly roll the puff pastry up until the empty edge. Take care not to tear the puff pastry.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl. Brush the empty edge of the puff pastry with the egg. Roll to seal the edge closed.
- Place the roll seam-side down, wrap it in the parchment paper, and transfer to the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up for easier slicing.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Remove the roll from the freezer and slice into ½-inch pieces. Arrange the pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheets. Brush each pinwheel with the egg wash. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with additional sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Since you are making two rolls, all ingredients should be divided among each pasty sheet.
- Create the ultimate "everything pizza" pinwheels by adding extra toppings like mushrooms, black olives, and spinach.
- Keep the puff pastry cold while working to make rolling easier and to prevent it from becoming sticky.
- Distribute the toppings evenly, but don't overstuff-too many toppings may be hard to roll tightly and can cause the pinwheels to unravel during baking.
- To Store: Place baked pinwheels in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to restore their crispiness.
- To Freeze: Lay unbaked pinwheels in a single layer on a tray, freeze, and then transfer to a resealable bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding 2 minutes to the cook time.
Nicole
These pepperoni pizza rolls are the best game day snack! I like to serve these pizza pinwheels for a party or to snack on while watching football.