Pepperoni and Asiago
Pinwheels
Source: Bon Appetit October 2001
These hors d'oeuvres are light, flaky and absolutely
addictive. They are also simple to prepare and make a big impression - just what you
want in party food.
Makes about 60
1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17.3 oz package), thawed
2 tablespoons Honey-Dijon mustard
2 ounces package sliced pepperoni (about twenty-four 1-1/2 inch diameter slices)
1 large egg, beaten to blend
Nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
Mix first four ingredients in medium bowl. Cut puff pastry crosswise in half to form 2 rectangles. Spread 1 tablespoon mustard over 1 pastry rectangle - leaving a 1-inch plain border for egg. Place half of the pepperoni in a single layer atop mustard. Top pepperoni with half of cheese mixture. Brush plain border with egg. Starting at side opposite plain border, roll up pastry, sealing at egg-coated edge. Transfer pastry roll, seam side down, to medium baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pastry rectangle. Chill rolls until firm, about 30 minutes or wrap and chill up to 1 day.
Preheat over to 400° F. Line 2 backing sheets with foil. Lightly spray with vegetable oil spray. Cut each pastry roll into about thirty 1/4 inch thick rounds. Transfer pinwheels to prepared sheets. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer to platter, serve.