Mushroom Puff Pastry Pinwheels (Print version)

Flaky mushroom puff pastry pinwheels filled with garlic, herbs, cream cheese, and parmesan for an easy party appetizer.

# Ingredients:

For the mushroom filling

01 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small shallot, finely minced
04 - 10 oz (285 g) cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
07 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 3 oz (85 g) cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/3 cup (30 g) finely grated parmesan cheese

For assembling

11 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, about 8.5 oz (245 g), thawed but cold
12 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for dusting
13 - 1 large egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon water
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or thyme, for serving

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook for 2 minutes, then add the mushrooms and cook for 8-10 minutes until their liquid evaporates and the pan looks dry.
02 - Stir in the garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, then transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it cool completely.
03 - Fold the cooled mushroom mixture with the cream cheese and parmesan until evenly combined. The filling should be spreadable, not runny.
04 - Lightly flour the counter and roll the cold puff pastry into a roughly 10 by 12-inch rectangle. Spread the mushroom filling in a thin layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border on one long edge, then roll tightly from the opposite long side.
05 - Wrap the pastry log and chill for at least 20 minutes. Heat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Slice the log into 16 rounds, about 1/2 inch thick.
06 - Arrange the pinwheels on the baking sheet with space between them. Brush the tops and sides with egg wash and bake for 18-22 minutes until puffed, crisp, and golden brown. Rest 5 minutes, then sprinkle with herbs and serve warm.

# Good to know:

01 - Chill the rolled pastry before slicing for cleaner spirals.
02 - Bake from frozen by adding 3-5 minutes to the cook time.
03 - Best served warm after a 5-minute rest.

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