Apricot Turkey Pinwheels
I created these unique pinwheels for a football game snack using ingredients I had on hand. They were a huge hit and I love how quick and easy they are to prepare.
I created these unique pinwheels for a football game snack using ingredients I had on hand. They were a huge hit and I love how quick and easy they are to prepare.
- Carbohydrate 3.63328625190542 g
- Cholesterol 7.040375 mg
- Fat 1.97676000000592 g
- Fiber 0.0742025007280807 g
- Protein 1.98929125002071 g
- Saturated Fat 0.854004550000296 g
- Serving Size 1 1 (16g)
- Sodium 109.550125001183 mg
- Sugar 3.55908375117734 g
- Trans Fat 0.233521912505622 g
- Calories 40 calories
Step-by-step
- Unfold pastry; layer with preserves, mustard, cheese and turkey.
- Roll up jelly-roll style.
- Cut into 16 slices.
- Place cut side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Substitution Consequences and Ratios
Working with frozen puff pastry demands strict adherence to temperature. Thaw the sheet in the refrigerator overnight so the butter layers remain solid before rolling. Swapping the apricot preserves for a tart fruit spread alters the final moisture content. Use a strict one-to-one volume replacement if changing preserves, but note that less sugary preserves prevent burning. Deli turkey sliced thin distributes evenly without tearing the delicate pastry dough during the jelly-roll maneuver. Shredded Monterey Jack melts quickly at high heat, binding the layers together as the fat renders out.
Baking Dynamics and Visual Cues
Oven calibration dictates whether this pastry achieves proper lamination. Preheat the baking environment to 400 degrees Fahrenheit before introducing the pan. Watch the baking progress closely between the fifteen and twenty minute mark. Look for a deep golden brown color on the exterior spirals as an indicator of doneness. Pull the baking sheet immediately when the cheese bubbles past the cut edges to avoid scorching the sugar in the preserves.
