Sesame & Tapenade Puff Pastry Pinwheels
The Best Sesame & Tapenade Puff Pastry Pinwheels with buttery flaky layers, bold olive tapenade flavor, and nutty sesame seeds. This easy appetizer recipe is perfect for gatherings, snack boards, and impressive party bites.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 18 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
250 grams puff pastry
5 tablespoons tapenade
50 grams parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 egg, beaten with a splash of water (for egg wash)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
Place the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and unroll it. Spread the tapenade evenly across the pastry, leaving about ¼ inch border around the edges. Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the tapenade.
Starting from one of the short ends, tightly roll the pastry into a log. Wrap or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
Using a very sharp knife, slice the log into ¼-inch thick rounds. Arrange the pinwheels about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking trays. Brush each pinwheel with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake for 15–20 minutes until the pinwheels are golden brown and crisp. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Chilling the rolled pastry helps create clean, even slices.
You can substitute black olive tapenade or sun-dried tomato tapenade for a different flavor.
These pinwheels can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
