The classic flavor combination of cheddar and apples come together in these delicious pinwheel appetizers.
I actually made these Apple Cheddar Pinwheels as an appetizer for our annual shrimp boil this year. We love getting our family and friends together.
So we had a small group over to celebrate our anniversary. I love having big groups too, but usually there are so many people and I am so busy hosting that I never get to play with our friends’ babies.
Everyone has had little ones recently and they are growing so fast. So I kept the group small and casual so I could actually play.
You should have seen the line of blankets under the shade tree. It was so much fun!
I got to play hold the youngest ones and run around with the toddlers. We all had a blast and worked up a hunger.
These little pinwheels were perfect for an event like that. All of the prep is done ahead of time, and even then there’s not that much.
Chop some onion and apple and cook them down a bit. Roll them up in puff pastry and throw it in the fridge.
All you have to do is slice and bake when the time comes. Even that you can do an hour or two before your guests arrive.
That way your hands are free for any babies that come through the door! 😉
I passed the first round of these little gems. As I walked toward the table to set them down, a few hands reached over to grab a second. That is how you know they are good!
Apple Cheddar Pinwheels
Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 apples, use ones that are good for baking
- 1/2 cup mild onion, diced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme (or about half that amount dried)
- 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar, grated
- 13-17 oz container puff pastry
- salt and pepper
Instructions:
- I have been liking using the puff pasty my grocery store carries in the refrigerator section (by the tubes of biscuits), but if you are using frozen puff pastry, be sure it is defrosted.
- Dice the apple. You can peel it if you like, but I just diced mine fine and left the peel on. Do whatever you prefer. Either way, be sure to chop them really small.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium to medium-high heat. Saute the onion and apples until the onions are translucent. Remove from heat and stir in the thyme and season with salt and pepper.
- Unroll the puff pastry. Spread with apple mixture and sprinkle with grated cheddar.
- With a long side of the dough facing you, roll the dough around the apple mixture. (You want the roll to be long.) Wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least a half hour.
- Preheat your oven to 450 F and line a baking sheet or two with parchment paper.
- Cut the roll into 1/2 inch slices and arranged pieces on the lined baking sheets. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden.
Calories
116.77
Fat (grams)
8.14
Sat. Fat (grams)
2.34
Carbs (grams)
8.74
Fiber (grams)
0.57
Net carbs
8.16
Sugar (grams)
1.57
Protein (grams)
2.44
Sodium (milligrams)
88.93
Cholesterol (grams)
7.63
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Alafaria
Thursday 22nd of November 2018
I made these ***exactly*** by the recipe. They were HORRIBLE! Even after baking on parchment for 30 minutes in a new high end convection oven, these were soggy and very greasy on the bottom and barely cooked on top. To experiment, I left four in the oven for a total of 45 minutes to no avail. There was no browning on top and the cheddar cheese leaked out of the bottoms of all of the pinwheels and burned on the ones I baked longest. My taste testers were “meh” on the flavor, but that’s personal preference. Sorry, back to the drawing board on this recipe.
Carlee
Friday 23rd of November 2018
I'm sorry that was your experience, I am not sure what could have gone wrong. They've worked out well for me and I've seen pictures from others who have made them as well. It's always disappointing when things don't work out like we'd like, especially on Thanksgiving!
Terri.
Friday 12th of October 2018
These look so good.
Carlee
Tuesday 16th of October 2018
thank you
mommar6
Sunday 23rd of September 2018
Yay!!! Apple Week is here! Your pinwheels are a fun start. Off to view what the others have shared.
Carlee
Tuesday 16th of October 2018
Hooray for appleweek!
Hannah
Friday 22nd of December 2017
Mine fell apart :( I would maybe change your recipe to say to chop the apples super fine. Mine were so chuncky that everything fell apart in transit to baking sheet
Carlee
Tuesday 26th of December 2017
Oh no! Chopping them very definitely helps. I'm sorry you had problems!
Anonymous
Wednesday 30th of August 2017
So bland. Looked cute. Will not make again.
Carlee
Friday 1st of September 2017
I'm sorry you found them to be bland. They went over really well here. You could definitely amp them up with stronger cheese or a bit more spice if you'd like.