Pizza Pinwheels Pepperoni Mozzarella (Printable)

Flaky pastry, mozzarella, pepperoni, and marinara spiral together for a flavorful, crowd-pleasing snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 sheet refrigerated puff pastry (about 9 oz), thawed

→ Fillings

02 - 1/3 cup marinara or pizza sauce
03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 2.5 oz sliced pepperoni
05 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano)

→ Finishing

07 - 1 egg, beaten
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Gently roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
03 - Spread marinara sauce evenly on the pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
04 - Distribute shredded mozzarella over the sauce. Layer pepperoni slices, then sprinkle grated Parmesan and dried Italian herbs evenly.
05 - Roll the pastry tightly from one long edge into a log. Pinch the seam to secure.
06 - Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 16 equal rounds. Place each piece cut side up onto the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish. Optionally, brush with olive oil.
08 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
09 - Allow the pinwheels to cool briefly, then serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste just as good as the best pizzeria, but you can make them in under 35 minutes.
  • Every spiral is packed with gooey cheese—perfect for dunking and sharing at parties.
02 -
  • If the pastry is too warm it turns sticky and hard to roll, so keep it chilled until just before you start.
  • Overfilling can make the pinwheels unroll—using a light hand with sauce really keeps them neat.
03 -
  • Let the pinwheels cool for a minute or two so the filling settles, making them easier to eat.
  • For even more flavor, try layering a touch of garlic powder on the sauce before rolling.
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