Description
Delight in these delicious Reuben Pinwheels featuring flaky puff pastry filled with savory corned beef, Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and a touch of creamy thousand island dressing. Perfect as an appetizer or party snack, these bite-sized pinwheels are easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry and Dressing
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (from a 17.3-oz. box)
- 2 Tbsp. store-bought thousand island dressing, plus more for serving
Fillings
- 1/2 lb. corned beef, thinly sliced
- 6 thin slices Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped sauerkraut, drained
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Place a sheet of plastic wrap measuring at least 16″ x 12″ on your work surface. Unfold the thawed puff pastry in the center of the plastic wrap, then roll it gently with a rolling pin into a 14″ x 10″ rectangle to ensure even thickness.
- Add the Dressing and Fillings: Spread a thin, even layer of thousand island dressing over the pastry, leaving a 1/4″ border along both long edges. Arrange the thinly sliced corned beef over the dressing, slightly overlapping so it fully covers the surface. Layer the Swiss cheese slices evenly on top, without overlapping. Finally, spread the chopped, drained sauerkraut lengthwise in a line down the center of the pastry.
- Roll the Pastry: Beginning at one long edge, carefully roll the pastry into a tight log, using the plastic wrap to help guide and compress the roll. Wrap the log tightly in the plastic wrap and place it seam side down in the refrigerator. Chill for about 20 minutes until firm.
- Preheat and Slice: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Using a serrated knife, slice the chilled pastry log into 1/4″ thick rounds. Place the rounds on two baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats, ensuring each piece is spaced at least 1″ apart to allow even baking.
- Bake the Pinwheels: Bake the pinwheels in the preheated oven for approximately 18 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Transfer the baked pinwheels to a serving platter. Serve them immediately while warm or at room temperature, accompanied by additional thousand island dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry stays cold to make rolling easier and for better puffing during baking.
- Drain sauerkraut thoroughly to prevent soggy pastry.
- Slicing with a serrated knife helps maintain the shape of the pinwheels.
- These pinwheels can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- For a milder flavor, rinse sauerkraut before chopping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
