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Published: Oct 28, 2017 · Modified: Sep 18, 2021 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Puff Pastry Pinwheels

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A breakfast pastry filled with apricot jam on a baking sheet.

Turn puff pastry into a quick sweet treat with these sweet apricot pinwheels. These delicious breakfast pastries look more complicated to make than they actually are.

Puff pastry pinwheels make an impressive treat for breakfast or brunch.

A pinwheel pastry filled with apricot jam.
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Why make this recipe
Step by step directions
Recipe tips
Filling options
Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Why make this recipe

This puff pastry pinwheel recipe is super easy and super delicious. All you need is puff pastry and jam.  I used apricot jam, but you could use any jam that you love!

These jam filled pastries are amazing! The are delicious, buttery, with flaky layers and a sweet jam filling!

Step by step directions

  • Roll out puff pastry dough and cut into 4 inch squares
  • Place a dot of jam in the center. Cut a slice in each corner and fold up one corner on each triangle piece.
  • Making apricot jam pinwheels.
  • Folding the corners on  pinwheels.
  • Brush with an egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Egg wash being brushed on a pastry.
  • An unbaked pastry with jam and a spinkling of sugar.
  • Bake in a preheated 425° oven for 15 minutes.

Recipe tips

  • When I made these pinwheels, I used an entire batch of my homemade easy puff pastry.
  • If you are using a purchased puff pastry, you will need to use both sheets of pastry.
  • Make certain oven is fully preheated prior to baking
  • Use your favorite type of jam or use a variety
  • Cool baked pastries on a baking rack

Filling options

  • Raspberry Jam
  • Apricot Jam
  • Seedless Blackberry Jam
  • Plum Jam
  • Cherry Pie Filling
Puff pastry filled with apricot jam.

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A pinwheel pastry filled with apricot jam.

Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Kathy
Delicate pastry made with puff pastry and filled with jam.
5 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Bread, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pastries
Calories 211 kcal

Equipment

  • Pizza Cutter
  • Basting Brush
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Cooling Rack
  • Rolling Pin
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 puff pastry dough
  • ¼ cup jam
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon Coarse sugar (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°
  • Roll out pastry dough. If using homemade dough, roll to 8" X 16".  If using store bought dough, use both sheets. Roll each out slightly larger than original size. 
    1 puff pastry dough
  • Cut dough into 4" squares using a pizza wheel or a sharp knife
  • Move each square to a parchment lined baking sheet. 
  • Place 1-2 teaspoons of jam in center of each square.
    ¼ cup jam
  • Make slits on the corners of each square. 
    Making apricot jam pinwheels.
  • Fold one corner of each triangle piece towards the center. Press down firmly. Repeat with remaining corners.
    Folding the corners on pinwheels.

Egg Wash

  • Mix egg and water together in a bowl.
    1 egg, 1 tablespoon water
  • Brush egg wash across entire surface of pastry. 
  • Sprinkle with sugar.
    1 tablespoon Coarse sugar
  • Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 15 minutes. 

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Notes

  • When I made these pinwheels, I used an entire batch of my homemade easy puff pastry.
  • If you are using a purchased puff pastry, you will need to use both sheets of pastry.
  • Make certain oven is fully preheated prior to baking
  • Use your favorite type of jam or use a variety
  • Cool baked pastries on a baking rack

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 34mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 0.9mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.9mg
Keyword pinwheels recipe easy, puff pastry, puff pastry dessert, puff pastry pinwheels
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Recipe inspired by Williams Sonoma Baking Cookbook.

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Comments

  1. Fred G says

    February 07, 2019 at 4:13 pm

    5 stars
    Like to give them a try

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 07, 2019 at 6:01 pm

      They are delicious!

      Reply
  2. Stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cottage says

    November 02, 2017 at 7:42 am

    Pinwheels remind me of my childhood. I could seriously eat 5 of these and not blink. Apricot is a nice flavor and that sprinkling of sugar gets me every time. Take care.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 02, 2017 at 5:43 pm

      I must admit, these disappeared way too quickly in my house. I won't tell you how many I ate 🙂

      Reply
  3. Miriam says

    November 02, 2017 at 2:50 am

    They are so pretty and I am sure they taste even better with your homemade puff pastry! Would love to eat one right now with my cup of tea 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 05, 2017 at 7:06 am

      Thanks, Miriam! We loved them and they disappeared quickly.

      Reply
  4. Ashley@CookNourishBliss says

    November 01, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    These pinwheels are just too darn pretty! And I love that you used apricot jam - it's a favorite of mine!!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 01, 2017 at 7:54 pm

      I totally agree! I love apricot jam in just about everything!

      Reply
  5. cakespy says

    October 31, 2017 at 4:33 am

    You little kitchen ninja you! I would love to have one or twelve of these thrown, ninja-style, right into my face. 🙂 They're so pretty and cute!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 31, 2017 at 5:06 am

      Kitchen Ninja! 🙂 I love it!

      Reply
  6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    October 30, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Pinwheel cookies are one of my favorite cookies to make because they always look so pretty Kathy! And you've gone above and beyond with homemade puff pastry! Well done my friend!! These would be a hit at our house! We all love jam filled cookies!

    Reply
  7. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    October 30, 2017 at 7:58 am

    It's so impressive that you made your own puff pastry! These pinwheels are beautiful!

    Reply
  8. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    October 30, 2017 at 6:34 am

    5 stars
    Puff pastry anything is dangerous around me, because if left alone, I'll eat it ALL! These pinwheel are super cute, Kathy!! Perfect dessert for the holidays!! Cheers!

    Reply
  9. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    October 30, 2017 at 5:12 am

    5 stars
    Such a beautiful dessert and what a great use of puff pastry 🙂 Love how easy they are too!

    Reply
  10. David @ Spiced says

    October 30, 2017 at 4:44 am

    What a gorgeous little treat, Kathy! I love creating desserts with fun shapes...not only are they fun to eat, but they often create fun conversation, too. 🙂 And it just so happens that I have some leftover apricot jam from another recipe. We've been making PB & Apricot sandwiches for Robbie lately, but I need to rescue some of that jam for these pinwheels now! Delicious!!

    Reply

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