Pinwheels with pepperoni, mozzarella, and marinara sauce. Crisp pastry, savory flavors, easy to serve for gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 sheet refrigerated puff pastry, thawed (approx. 250 g)
→ Fillings
02 - 1/3 cup marinara or pizza sauce
03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 75 g sliced pepperoni
05 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
→ Finishing
07 - 1 egg, beaten
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# Step-by-step guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out the puff pastry sheet gently on a lightly floured surface.
03 - Spread marinara sauce evenly over pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides.
04 - Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, arrange pepperoni slices evenly, then add Parmesan and dried Italian herbs.
05 - Starting from a long side, roll up pastry tightly into a log and pinch seam to seal.
06 - Using a sharp knife, slice log into 16 even rounds; arrange cut side up on prepared baking sheet.
07 - Brush tops with beaten egg for glaze; lightly brush with olive oil if desired.
08 - Bake for 16–18 minutes until pinwheels are golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
09 - Let pinwheels cool slightly before serving. Serve warm.
