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    Home » Lunch Box Ideas

    Cheese and Marmite Pinwheels

    AU$0.09 | £0.08 per pinwheel
    By Robyn | Published: Nov 26, 2021 | Modified: Oct 10, 2022

    TO THE RECIPE

    Crispy, salty, cheesey; these cheese and marmite pinwheels are a lunchbox favourite! The yeasty flavoured Marmite enhances the cheese flavour, making these the king of cheese pinwheels! Like my ham and cheese pinwheels, samosa pinwheels, and spinach pesto pinwheels, they are easy to make, and loved by toddlers and kids!

    overhead photo of baked cheese and marmite pinwheels on white background, grated cheese sprinkled around them and a spoon of marmite just visible
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    • Why we love this recipe
    • Ingredient Notes
    • How to make these easy puff pastry pinwheels
    • FAQ
    • My recipe tips
    • Storage
    • More kid friendly lunchbox ideas/snacks
    • Cheese and Marmite Pinwheels

    Why we love this recipe

    • It has just 3 ingredients
    • Easy recipe – this is a great recipe for kids to make too.
    • Great for lunchboxes – and a delicious vegetarian lunchbox idea.
    • Cheese and Marmite are a match made in heaven.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Marmite – the British yeast based spread that you either love or hate 😉 You can get it in Australia, but you can also sub Vegemite for marmite. The salty yeasty spread goes so well with cheese!
    • Cheese – cheddar, a mild tasty cheese. Grate it yourself to avoid the coatings in ready grated cheese.
    • Puff pastry – I use Pampas frozen puff pastry sheets that are approx. 160g (5.5oz) each. If you are in the UK, you can use a third of a 500g block of Jus-roll puff pastry.
    ingredients for cheese and marmite pinwheels weighed and measured: grated cheese, marmite and puff pastry

    How to make these easy puff pastry pinwheels

    (These are for guidance only, for detailed recipe please see recipe card at the bottom of the post.)

    1. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
    2. Spread the Marmite over a sheet of puff pastry.
    3. Sprinkle over the grated cheese.
    4. Roll up the pastry.
    5. Make a log shape and then cut slices to form your pinwheels.
    6. Lay the pinwheels out on the baking sheet and bake until golden.
    step by step photos of the 6 steps making cheese and marmite pinwheels: lining baking tray, spreading a puff pastry sheet with marmite, sprinkling with grated cheese, rolling up, forming a log shape, cutting into pinwheels and placing on tray

    FAQ

    Can I freeze puff pastry pinwheels?

    Yes you can freeze puff pastry pinwheels. Once baked, leave them to cool. Once completely cold, freeze them on a tray, not touching. When the pinwheels are frozen, transfer to a bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months.

    Does Marmite need to be refridgerated?

    No, don’t put Marmite in the fridge! It will become rock hard and impossible to spread.

    Is Marmite vegetarian?

    Yes Marmite is suitable for vegetarians.

    My recipe tips

    • If it is a warm day, once you have rolled your pinwheels, place the pastry in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up before slicing the pinwheels, this makes it easier to cut them and help them keep their shape.
    • Grate your own cheddar cheese – ready grated cheese is coated in cellulose to stop it sticking together.
    a stack of 3 marmite and cheese pinwheels, with grated cheese scattered around and a Marmite jar blurred in the background

    Storage

    • Fridge: These pinwheels will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • Freezer: These pinwheels will freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight and reheat in a moderate oven at 150˚C/300˚F for 5 minutes to make them crisp again

    More kid friendly lunchbox ideas/snacks

    These recipes are all vegetarian too.

    • Pizza Scrolls
    • Cheese Welsh Cakes
    • Vegetarian Sausage Rolls with Leek & Ricotta
    • Cauliflower Cheese Scones
    side view of stack of 3 pinwheels on top of an open Marmite jar

    Cheese and Marmite Pinwheels

    Author: Robyn

    These easy 3 ingredient cheese and marmite pinwheels with puff pastry take minutes to prepare and are a delicious kids lunchbox idea that is loved by adults too.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Course lunchbox, snacks, Snacks | Lunchbox
    Cuisine British
    Servings 16 pinwheels
    Calories 105 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 sheet puff pastry ($0.38 / £0.43p)
    • 2 teaspoons Marmite or Vegemite ($0.16 / £0.11p)
    • 75 g cheddar cheese, grated ($0.87 / £0.60p)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 190˚C fan/ 210˚C / 375˚F convection / 410˚F.
    • Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
    • Spread the sheet of puff pastry with an even layer of Marmite.
    • Sprinkle over the grated cheese in an even layer.
    • Carefully roll from one end to a tight log.
    • Using a sharp serrated knife, carefully cut slices 1cm (½ inch) thick.
    • Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space in between them.
    • Place them in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown.
    • Cool slightly before serving.
    • The pinwheels are best served warm or at room temperature.

    Notes

    Estimated costs: Australia $1.41. Per pinwheel = $0.09
    UK £1.14. Per serve = £0.08p
    America – I am yet to calculate the estimated ingredients costs to make this recipe in the US. If you would find it useful please contact me and I’ll get calculating 🙂 
    Marmite – the British yeast based spread that you either love or hate 😉 You can get it in Australia, but you can also use Vegemite instead. The salty yeasty spread goes so well with cheese!
    Cheese – cheddar, a mild tasty cheese. Grate it yourself to avoid the coatings in ready grated cheese.
    Puff pastry – In Australia I use Pampas frozen puff pastry sheets that are approx. 160g (5.5oz) each. If you are in the UK, you can use a third of a 500g block of Jus-roll puff pastry.
    If it is a warm day, once you have rolled your pinwheels, place the pastry in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up before slicing the pinwheels, this makes it easier to cut them and help them keep their shape. In winter I tend to skip this step, especially when making them for family – they may not be the perfect pinwheel shape, but no one seems to notice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 47IUCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword kids lunchbox, marmite recipe, puff pastry pinwheels, Vegetarian lunchbox

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    Recipe Developer | Food Photographer | Writer

    Hi! I'm Robyn, a toddler mum with a passion for all things food! Having moved internationally 7 times in the past 12 years I have developed a love of making international recipes into family friendly ones you can make in your own home, with local ingredients; wherever you live!

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