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Bacon & Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Bacon & Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Bacon & Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels are crispy, golden spirals filled with smoky bacon, melted cheddar, and mozzarella. With store-bought puff pastry, they’re quick to prepare and bake in just 20 minutes. Perfect for parties, casual snacking, or a fun addition to any brunch spread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Appetizer, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine: British, European
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 strips of bacon cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 17.6 oz 500g block of puff pastry
  • Plain flour for dusting
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste or purée
  • 3.5 oz 100g strong cheddar cheese, grated
  • 5.2 oz 150g mozzarella cheese, diced
  • 1 egg beaten

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon: Fry the bacon until crispy, then drain on paper towels. Once cool, crumble into small pieces.
  2. Preheat oven: Heat to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Prepare the pastry: Lightly dust your work surface with flour. Roll out the puff pastry into a large rectangle, about ¼ inch thick (roughly the thickness of a £1 coin). Trim edges for straight sides.
  4. Add the filling: Spread tomato paste evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1 cm border. Sprinkle bacon evenly over the surface, then add both cheeses.
  5. Roll and seal: Starting from one long edge, roll the pastry tightly into a log. Brush the edge with beaten egg to seal.
  6. Slice and prep: Cut the roll into 2 cm thick slices and place flat on the baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining egg wash.
  7. Bake: Cook for 15–20 minutes, or until puffed, golden, and bubbling with cheese.
  8. Serve warm: Enjoy fresh out of the oven as a party snack or appetizer.

Notes

  • Active vs. Passive Time: About 15 minutes of active prep and 20 minutes baking.
  • Cheese melt: Combining cheddar for sharpness with mozzarella for gooey stretch gives the best texture.
  • Make-ahead: Assemble the roll, chill, and slice when ready to bake for fuss-free entertaining.