The stuffed puff pastry pinwheels with cheese, speck, and zucchini always save me at the last minute when I have little time and want to impress my guests.
They are one of those small appetizers that make everyone agree: quick to prepare, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. These puff pastry rolls combine the golden crunchiness of the pastry with the softness of the filling, creating an irresistible contrast.
The thinly sliced zucchini blend with the cheese that melts during cooking, while the speck adds that flavorful note that makes the savory pinwheels with puff pastry really special.
Ideal as an appetizer, buffet, or savory snack, they can be served hot right out of the oven or at room temperature.
If you love simple yet impressive ideas, these filled puff pastry rolls will soon become one of your favorite recipes: few ingredients, a result that wins at the first bite.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Electric oven, Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for the stuffed pinwheels
Recipe for the stuffed pinwheels
- 1 puff pastry
- 3.5 oz speck
- 1 zucchini
- to taste soft cheese
- to taste fine salt
Tools
- 1 Griddle
- 1 Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- 1 Mandoline
Steps for the stuffed pinwheels
To prepare the delicious stuffed pinwheels, start by thoroughly washing the zucchini under running water. Remove the ends and slice them thinly with a mandoline. Grill the slices on a griddle for two to three minutes per side until cooked. Lightly salt
Roll out the puff pastry and fill it with a layer of soft cheese.
A layer of speck
And finish with the grilled zucchini.
Gently roll the puff pastry from the long side, tightening well to get a compact cylinder.
Let it rest in the freezer for about fifteen minutes so that when you cut it, the slices remain intact.
Cut into slices about 1.5-2 inches thick
Bake in a static oven at 375°F for about 20-25 minutes or in an air fryer at 375°F for about 12-14 minutes until golden.
After cooking, let them rest for two minutes and serve hot, melty, and crispy.
Storage
If you have prepared the rolls or pinwheels but don’t cook them immediately, you can keep them in the refrigerator for about 12-24 hours. It’s important to cover them well with plastic wrap or put them in an airtight container, to prevent the pastry from drying out.
If you want to keep them longer, it is better to freeze them: place them on a tray with parchment paper, side by side, and put them in the freezer until they are solid (1-2 hours), then transfer them to a freezer bag. This way, they last several weeks without losing too much quality.
Once cooked and completely cooled, you can store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic/aluminum foil: they last about 2-3 days.
If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them once cooked, after letting them cool well, in a container or freezer bag. When you want to eat them, defrost and heat them for a few minutes in the oven or air fryer to make them crispy again.
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