Puffy Parmesan Pinwheels

Katie Hums's Note:

This is a great hors d'oeuvre that I found in a Cosmopolitan holiday entertaining guide. My party guests loved them. I recommend using Hungarian paprika as it has better flavor.

• Total Time: 18 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 20 pinwheels

• 1 box puff pastry
• 1 package freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 can chopped black olives , drained
• Hungarian paprika

Directions:

1. Place layer of store-bought puff pastry on a baking sheet.
2. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, chopped black olives, and paprika.
3. Roll pastry into a cylinder, cut into 1/4-inch-wide slices, and spread out flat side down about 2 inches apart.
4. Bake at 425 degrees F for 8 minutes or until golden.

Reviews

[WaterMelon]

I love the versatility of this recipe. I used the 'pinwheel' idea and made so many variations - so delicious, impressive and easy. I made some with Chinese BBQ pork, some with basil pesto and parmesan. I brushed the pinwheels with egg glaze and sprinkle with more parmesan before baking. These can be made ahead into rolls and frozen a week ahead; just slice and bake before serving. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.

[barb63]

These pinwheels are great. I make them once a fortnight for afternoon tea at tennis and they disappear in no time! I have also made them with ham, cheese and basil pesto. You can use anything and they are always perfect.