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Italian Pinwheels Recipe

Italian Pinwheels Recipe

Delicious and easy-to-make savory pinwheels filled with seasoned cream cheese, mozzarella, and Italian cured meats. Perfect for appetizers or light lunches.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 185

Ingredients
  

Dough and Filling
  • 8 oz Refrigerated pizza dough Premade tube
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Genoa salami Finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Sun-dried tomatoes Chopped, packed in oil drained
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 large Egg Beaten, for egg wash

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the softened cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, chopped salami, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until evenly mixed.
  3. Unroll the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently roll the dough into a large rectangle, approximately 10x14 inches.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface of the dough, leaving a half-inch border along one of the long edges.
  5. Starting from the long edge opposite the empty border, tightly roll the dough into a log. Moisten the un-filled edge with a little water or egg wash to seal the roll completely.
  6. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into even 1-inch thick pieces. Place the pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Brush the tops of the pinwheels lightly with the beaten egg wash.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the filling is hot and lightly browned on top. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

These can be made ahead of time and refrigerated (unbaked) for up to 12 hours. If baking straight from the fridge, add 3-5 minutes to the baking time.