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Baked cheese and tomato pinwheels on a baking tray.

Cheese and Tomato Pinwheels

Robyn
Made from just 3 ingredients, these cheese and tomato puff pastry pinwheels are the easiest kids snack or lunchbox filler!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling time (optional) 15 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Lunch, lunchbox, Snacks | Lunchbox, toddler lunch
Cuisine International
Servings 14 pinwheels
Calories 85 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 baking tray or baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry if frozen, thaw
  • 2 teaspoons tomato puree tomato paste
  • 75g (⅔ c) cheddar cheese or tasty cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 190℃ fan / 210℃ / 410℉.
  • Line a baking tin / baking sheet with baking paper.
  • Spread the tomato puree evenly over the puff pastry sheet.
  • Sprinkle the grated cheese over the tomato puree in an even layer.
  • Taking one edge of the puff pastry, roll it up into a tight log. Cover with cling film and place into the fridge for 15 minute to chill (optional).
  • Using a sharp knife, slice into 1 cm (⅓ inch) thick slices.
  • Place the pinwheels on to the lined tray, leaving room in between them, and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden.
  • Cool slightly on the tray before serving.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature. Can store in the fridge, covered, for up to 3 days, or freeze.

Notes

INGREDIENTS
  • Puff Pastry – here in Australia I use sheets of frozen puff pastry which weigh 160g (5.5 oz) each. If you are in the UK, a sheet often weighs 320g so will make double the amount of pinwheels, or cut the pastry in half. If you buy blocks of puff pastry then use 160g puff pastry and roll out to a square that is approx. 25cm x 25 cm (9.8″ x 9.8″)
  • Tomato paste – also known as tomato puree – this gives a tomato flavour without adding much liquid, which can result in soggy pinwheels.
  • Cheese – I often block mild cheddar cheese or tasty cheese, if you have a strong cheddar that would also be lovely.
TIPS
  • Adding vegetables – sprinkle half a small finely chopped red pepper / capsicum over the cheese before rolling up.
  • If the pastry is warm – place the rolled pinwheels in the fridge, covered to prevent them from drying out, for 15 minutes. This will allow you to slice it neatly.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword cheese and tomato pinwheels, puff pastry pinwheels, vegetarian pinwheels

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