Jam-Stuffed Puff Pastry Pinwheel Delights
These delightful Jam-Stuffed Puff Pastry Pinwheel Delights are an elegant treat perfect for any occasion. With the versatility to use your favorite jams—be it sweet raspberry, zesty apricot, or refreshing kiwi—or even luscious lemon curd, these cookies present beautifully and taste even better. Flaky and golden, they make a stunning addition to dessert tables or afternoon tea. Originally featured in Bon Appétit Magazine in December 1995, this recipe proves that a little puff pastry can go a long way in impressing your guests while keeping things simple.
40
Servings
70
Calories
5
Ingredients
Ingredients
Frozen Puff Pastry
1 (17 1/4 ounce) package (thawed (2 sheets))
Egg
1 (beaten to blend (for glaze))
Sugar
1/2 cup (for sprinkling)
Jam
1/2 cup (such as raspberry, apricot, kiwi, or lemon curd)
Powdered Sugar
to taste (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
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1. Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly butter two heavy-duty baking sheets to prevent sticking.
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2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one sheet of thawed puff pastry into a rectangle measuring 16x13 inches. Trim the edges to form a tidy 15x12-inch rectangle.
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3. Cut this rectangle into twenty 3-inch squares. For each square, make a 1-inch-long diagonal cut from each corner towards the center, ensuring not to cut through the center.
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4. To form the pinwheels, fold every other point of the square towards the center, ensuring they adhere well. You should see a beautiful star-like shape forming.
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5. Brush each pinwheel gently with the beaten egg to give it a lovely golden color when baked. Sprinkle each one with about 1/2 teaspoon of sugar for added sweetness.
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6. Place a scant 1/2 teaspoon of your chosen jam in the center of each pinwheel, being careful not to overfill. This will ensure a neat presentation.
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7. Transfer the assembled pinwheels to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them out evenly.
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8. Bake in the preheated oven until the pinwheels are puffed and golden brown for about 13 minutes.
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9. Using a metal spatula, carefully transfer the warm cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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10. If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness before serving. These delightful treats can be prepared in advance and stored; place them between sheets of wax paper in airtight containers and freeze for up to 2 weeks. Allow to thaw before serving, or keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
4.5g
Fat
6.3g
Carbs
0.5g
Protein
2g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is for Jam-Stuffed Puff Pastry Pinwheel Delights.
What type of pastry is used for these pinwheels?
This recipe uses frozen puff pastry that has been thawed.
How many sheets of puff pastry are needed?
The recipe requires one 17 1/4 ounce package which contains 2 sheets.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
How should I prepare the baking sheets?
Lightly butter two heavy-duty baking sheets to prevent the pastry from sticking.
What dimensions should the puff pastry be rolled to?
Each sheet should be rolled into a rectangle measuring 16x13 inches.
What is the final size of the pastry rectangle after trimming?
Trim the edges to form a tidy 15x12-inch rectangle.
How many squares should be cut from each pastry sheet?
Cut the rectangle into twenty 3-inch squares.
How do I cut the pastry to create the pinwheel shape?
Make a 1-inch-long diagonal cut from each corner towards the center of each square without cutting through the center.
How is the pinwheel shape formed?
Fold every other point of the square towards the center and ensure they adhere well.
What is used for the glaze?
One beaten egg is used to brush each pinwheel for a golden color.
How much sugar is sprinkled on each pinwheel?
Sprinkle each pinwheel with approximately 1/2 teaspoon of sugar.
How much jam should be placed in each pinwheel?
Place a scant 1/2 teaspoon of jam in the center of each pastry.
What flavors of jam are recommended?
Raspberry, apricot, kiwi, or even lemon curd work beautifully.
How long do the pinwheels need to bake?
Bake them for about 13 minutes until they are puffed and golden brown.
How should the cookies be cooled?
Use a metal spatula to transfer the warm cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Is there an optional topping for these delights?
Yes, you can dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar.
What is the total serving size for this recipe?
This recipe makes 40 pinwheels.
Can I make these pinwheels in advance?
Yes, they can be prepared ahead and stored at room temperature or frozen.
How long can they be stored at room temperature?
They can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Can the Jam-Stuffed Puff Pastry Pinwheels be frozen?
Yes, they can be frozen for up to 2 weeks in airtight containers with wax paper between layers.
How many calories are in one pinwheel?
Each pinwheel contains approximately 70 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There is 4.5g of fat per pinwheel.
How many carbohydrates are in each delight?
Each serving contains 6.3g of carbohydrates.
How much protein is in one cookie?
There is 0.5g of protein per serving.
What is the sugar content per serving?
Each pinwheel contains 2g of sugar.
What was the original source of this recipe?
This recipe was originally featured in Bon Appétit Magazine in December 1995.
What is the total number of ingredients required?
There are 5 ingredients: puff pastry, egg, sugar, jam, and optional powdered sugar.
Are these suitable for a party?
Yes, they are described as an elegant treat perfect for dessert tables or afternoon tea.
What is the texture of the finished pastry?
The finished pinwheels are flaky and golden.