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Chorizo & Cheese Pinwheels

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Crisp flaky puff pastry filled with spiced chorizo and salty cheese. My Chorizo & Cheese Pinwheels are so addictive you’ll find it hard to eat just one!

Delicious quick and easy snacks

I love pastry and pinwheels are a great snack to make with it. They are so incredibly easy, quick and most importantly delicious.

They are also very easily adapted to go with lots of great flavours. You may have already seen my Nutella Pinwheels and Cheese & Marmite Palmiers  which are so tasty.

I wanted to make a meaty pinwheel to add to my collection and chorizo slices came to mind. Chorizo is great in any form, but chorizo slices really lend themselves to being used in a pinwheel.

I didn’t completely cover the pastry with chorizo slices as it is naturally quite high in fat so I wanted to show some restraint. If you want to be indulgent you can add more chorizo.

Using shop bought puff pastry isn’t cheating!

I have and never will be ashamed of using shop bought puff pastry. There are some things I wouldn’t buy and would always make myself, but puff pastry is certainly not one of them!

I not only buy ready made puff pastry but I also buy the ready rolled pastry! For something like these Chorizo & Cheese Pinwheels it is absolutely perfect.

You can of course buy the blocks of pastry and roll them out yourself. This is not a skill I have. I would end up with some unrecognisable shape that definitely wasn’t a neat rectangle. So I save time and effort and buy the ready rolled pastry!

Can you use light puff pastry?

You can definitely use light puff pastry if you would prefer. Personally I think it tastes the same, but it does have a different texture before it is cooked.

I find it slightly harder to work with. I think the fat in it almost melts and the pastry becomes a lot softer and almost greasy. It also has a tendency to stick to the baking paper it comes with!

Standard puff pastry is definitely easier to use so this is what I would recommend.

Which cheese is best to use for these Chorizo & Cheese Pinwheels?

You can use any cheddar you like, but I personally like to use extra mature cheddar because it has a delicious saltiness. Reduced fat cheese doesn’t work so well however as it doesn’t tend to melt as well.

Plus there are times to go all out and this is one of those times. You could use any other hard cheese that melts well if you wish. Gruyere would work well for example.

I would recommend lining your baking tray instead of just spraying the tray directly with oil. This is because they tend to stick slightly to the tray which means you may break the pastry slightly when you take them off the tray.

Which chorizo is best to use?

For these pinwheels, you want to use cooked and sliced chorizo. This can be found in the cooked meat aisle or on the delicatessen counter.

If you don’t want to use chorizo, you could use any continental meat. Salami, pepperoni or even ham would all work well for these pinwheels.

Why do you have to chill the pinwheels before baking?

Once you have added the filling to the pastry and rolled it up; it is best to let them chill in the fridge for at least ten minutes.

This helps the pastry firm up slightly and makes the pinwheels much easier to cut. It also helps them hold their shape better when they are cut.

If you don’t chill them, they might squash slightly when cutting them. You also risk not getting as nice, neat cuts.

You can leave them in the fridge for longer than ten minutes if you prefer. They can be left in the fridge for at least a day before you cut and bake them.

How long do these keep for?

These Chorizo & Cheese Pinwheels will keep in a airtight container for 3-4 days. You can reheat them in the oven if you would like but they are really tasty cold.

I wouldn’t recommend heating them in the microwave because this would make the pastry soggy rather than crisp.

They are an easily portable snack or great for a picnic. They would be a great addition to a child’s lunchbox.

Can these Chorizo & Cheese Pinwheels be frozen?

Yes they can be. Cut them into pinwheels and lay them on a baking tray. Put this in the freezer for approximately 30 minutes.

After this they will be frozen enough to transfer to a container or bag and freeze completely. When you want to cook them from frozen, cook them as below but for an extra 10 minutes.

How to make these pinwheels gluten free, vegetarian or vegan

To make these Chorizo & Cheese Pinwheels gluten free, start off by using gluten free puff pastry. Most large supermarkets stock this in the freezer and they have started stocking it in the fridge section too.

You then just need to check that the chorizo you are using is gluten free. Most is, but it is definitely always worth checking.

Most shop bought puff pastry is accidentally vegan; unless you buy the all butter variety. Double check to make sure, but you shouldn’t need to buy different pastry to make these vegan.

To make these vegetarian or vegan, you can use vegan chorizo. If this isn’t something you can find, use whichever sliced meat replacement you like. Alternatively you can leave it out altogether and just make these cheese pinwheels.

If you’re making these vegan, you will need to use a good dairy free cheese. Make sure it is one that melts nicely. Use whichever plant based milk you have to brush onto the pinwheels before they go into the oven.

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Chorizo & Cheese Pinwheels

Crisp flaky puff pastry filled with spiced chorizo and salty cheese. My Chorizo & Cheese Pinwheels are so addictive you'll find it hard to eat just one!

Course Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Chorizo, Cheese, Pastry
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 20
Calories 142 kcal
Author Curly

Ingredients

  • 375 g puff pastry ready rolled
  • 20 slices chorizo
  • 100 g cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp semi skimmed milk

Instructions

  1. Unroll the pastry and keep it on the baking paper it comes with

  2. Using the chorizo slices, make two lines along the longest side of the pastry
  3. Scatter the whole of the pastry with the grated cheese
  4. Starting from the long end closest to you, tuck the pastry over as tight as you can. Then using the baking paper roll the rest of the pastry up to create a long roll
  5. Leave to chill in the fridge for 10 minutes
  6. Preheat the oven to 190ºC (fan assisted, 210ºC non fan) and line two baking trays with a silicone mat or baking paper

  7. Take the pastry out of the fridge and slice into slices around 1cm in thickness

  8. Place the pinwheels on the oiled baking trays and brush with the milk or egg
  9. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the pastry is golden brown

Recipe Notes

Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. 

Nutritional information is given as a guide only and my vary.

Nutrition Facts
Chorizo & Cheese Pinwheels
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 78mg3%
Potassium 16mg0%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 50IU1%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Monika says

    May 1, 2018 at 2:23 pm

    These look delicious, a lovely savoury snack!

    Reply
    • Cat says

      May 1, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      Thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Nickki says

    May 1, 2018 at 9:17 pm

    I love simple but really tasty recipes like this, and anything with chorizo is a winner with me!

    Reply
  3. frugal hausfrau says

    May 5, 2018 at 10:10 am

    Cat, you had me at Chorizo!! Yum!!

    Mollie

    Reply
    • Cat says

      May 5, 2018 at 4:28 pm

      Haha love it!

      Reply
  4. Jenny Paulin says

    May 21, 2018 at 11:11 am

    mmmmm I bet these were really tasty Cat. Great alternative to sausage meat too.
    thank you for sharing with #Bakeoftheweek x

    Reply
    • Cat says

      May 21, 2018 at 1:35 pm

      Thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. Monika Dabrowski says

    May 23, 2018 at 11:35 pm

    Couldn’t pin these lovely pinwheels, this happens on my site too. Thank for sharing with #CookBlogShare

    Reply
    • Cat says

      May 24, 2018 at 9:19 am

      Thank you for letting me know, it’s all sorted now ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says

    May 24, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    What a great idea for a picnic or party Cat, they’ve got a lovely golden colour to them ๐Ÿ™‚ Thankyou for sharing with #BakingCrumbs,
    Angela x

    Reply
    • Cat says

      May 25, 2018 at 8:37 am

      Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚ Can’t have pale pastry!x

      Reply
  7. Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says

    May 26, 2018 at 2:05 am

    Ooohhh, I love a tasty pinwheel! These are such a great, easy party snack. And chorizo is so tasty! We’re having a cookout this weekend, so I’m serving these as an appetizer. Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
    • Cat says

      May 26, 2018 at 10:38 am

      Ooh that sounds great, hope you like them ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  8. Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder says

    May 26, 2018 at 9:34 pm

    Super simple and super delicious! I love any snacks involving puff pastry, cheese and cured meats and so do my kids lol. These are so quick to put together and definitely travel well so perfect for picnics. Yum! Thanks for sharing with #BakingCrumbs ๐Ÿ™‚ x

    Reply
    • Cat says

      May 26, 2018 at 10:07 pm

      Quick, cheese & pastry along with chorizo are all good things ๐Ÿ™‚ x

      Reply
  9. Corina Blum says

    June 3, 2018 at 8:52 pm

    These look delicious! I actually make some very similar ones and we love them – so good for picnics in summer. Thanks for sharing with #CookOnceEatTwice x

    Reply
  10. Chloe Edges says

    April 18, 2020 at 10:05 pm

    5 stars
    Yes please. Super simple but so so good! Chorizo and cheese is always an epic combo!

    Reply
    • Curly says

      April 18, 2020 at 10:11 pm

      One of my favourite flavour combos!

      Reply
  11. Janice says

    March 26, 2021 at 6:37 pm

    5 stars
    Love chorizo and these puff pastry wonders are so good!

    Reply
  12. Michelle Rolfe says

    March 30, 2021 at 1:55 pm

    5 stars
    Huge fan or chorizo and these look ideal for the nice weather and sipping a glass of red wine alongside!:-)

    Reply
    • Curly says

      April 11, 2021 at 9:34 pm

      Oooh yes – sun, wine and pinwheels!

      Reply

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