Mexican Swirls

Get ready to wow your crowd with Mexican Swirls, a delightful appetizer that combines zesty flavors and flaky textures in every bite! These cheesy, savory pinwheels feature puff pastry rolled with a creamy blend of softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, zesty salsa, fresh cilantro, and warm spices like cumin and paprika. The rich filling is spread over buttery pastry, then rolled, chilled, sliced, and baked to golden perfection, creating irresistible bite-sized treats. Ready in just 40 minutes, Mexican Swirls are perfect for parties, game-day gatherings, or as a flavorful snack. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing dish bursting with bold Mexican-inspired flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets
• 227 grams Cream cheese, softened
• 120 grams Shredded cheddar cheese
• 120 milliliters Salsa
• 30 grams Chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 Egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons Flour for dusting

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheets if they are not already pre-rolled.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, and paprika. Mix until evenly incorporated.

Step 4

Spread half of the cheese mixture evenly over the first puff pastry sheet, leaving a 2 cm border around the edges.

Step 5

Gently roll the puff pastry sheet into a tight log, starting from one of the longer edges. Repeat the process with the second sheet of puff pastry and the remaining cheese mixture.

Step 6

Place the logs seam-side down and chill them in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up.

Step 7

Once chilled, use a sharp knife to slice the logs into 1 cm thick rounds and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each swirl.

Step 8

Brush the tops of the swirls with the beaten egg to give them a golden, glossy finish.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the swirls are puffed up and golden brown.

Step 10

Allow the swirls to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	675.9 grams (675.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2015

Total Fat 160.20g	205%
Saturated Fat 85.20g	426%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 565mg	188%
Sodium 2885mg	125%
Total Carbohydrate 93.70g	34%
Dietary Fiber 6.30g	23%
Total Sugars 15.00g
Protein 62.40g	125%

Vitamin D 40IU	200%
Calcium 1221mg	94%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 969mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.8%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 18.1%