Description
Delightful Crab Rangoon Pinwheels combine rich flavors with flaky puff pastry, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (pre-rolled, thawed)
- 1 egg (whisked)
- 1 1/2 cup imitation crab meat
- 1 brick cream cheese (at room temperature, 8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced or shredded)
- 3 green onions (diced)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F with racks in the upper and lower thirds.
- Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or foil (if using foil, spray with cooking spray).
- Combine all filling ingredients in a large bowl, mixing until evenly mixed.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread the filling mixture on top of the puff pastry, leaving a 1/4 inch border.
- Start at a long end and roll the puff pastry into a tight log.
- Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 15-30 minutes (optional).
- Cut the puff pastry log into 1/2 inch slices (about 16 slices).
- Arrange the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.
- Whisk the egg in a small bowl and brush it on the sides and tops of the pinwheels.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, rotating pans halfway through.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with dipping sauce.
Notes
These pinwheels can be made ahead of time and frozen for convenience. Make sure to adjust baking times if cooking from frozen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg