Pizza Pinwheels Pepperoni Mozzarella (Print version)

Flaky pastry spirals with mozzarella, pepperoni, and marinara. Savory, cheesy, and golden-baked. Party-friendly bites.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 sheet refrigerated puff pastry, thawed (about 8.8 oz)

→ Fillings

02 - 1/3 cup marinara or pizza sauce
03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 2.6 oz sliced pepperoni
05 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano)

→ Finishing

07 - 1 large egg, beaten
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the puff pastry sheet.
03 - Spread marinara sauce evenly, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Layer mozzarella, pepperoni, Parmesan, and Italian herbs on top.
04 - From a long edge, tightly roll pastry into a log. Pinch to seal. Slice log using a sharp knife into 16 equal rounds.
05 - Place rounds cut side up on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg and optionally with olive oil.
06 - Bake for 16–18 minutes until pastry is golden and cheese is bubbling.
07 - Let pinwheels cool slightly. Serve warm with extra marinara if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Each pinwheel is a bite-sized burst of pizza magic, ready in under 35 minutes.
  • They're fun to roll, serve, and eat—no plates needed if you want to keep it casual.
02 -
  • Don&apost; overfill—too much sauce or cheese means a messy explosion in the oven.
  • Chilling the rolled log before slicing makes cleaner spirals that hold their shape better.
03 -
  • Wiping your knife between slices makes perfectly neat spirals.
  • Rub dried herbs between your fingers just before sprinkling for maximum aroma.
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