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Cheddar Bacon and Marmite Swirl Pinwheels bring a bold twist to puff pastry. Easy to prep, bake, and devour warm from the oven.
Crispy, flaky puff pastry pinwheels baked two ways: Cheddar Bacon and Marmite Swirl Pinwheels. Perfect for parties, brunch, or anytime snacking with bold savory flavor.
These flaky puff pastry pinwheels are dangerously snackable; one batch gives you two bold flavors. On one side, you’ve got cheddar, bacon, and garlic almonds, melty and savory with a toasty crunch. On the other hand, cream cheese and Marmite swirl together into that salty-tangy bite Marmite fans crave.
They’re quick to prep, fun to roll, and the perfect nibble for parties, brunches, or lazy weekend snacking. I make both at once because, honestly, choosing is impossible.
Why You’ll Love & Enjoy These Cheddar Bacon and Marmite Swirl Pinwheels
- Two flavors, one bake, half cheesy bacon, half Marmite cream swirl!
- Store-bought puff pastry keeps things simple and mess-free.
- They freeze beautifully, slice, freeze, then bake from frozen.
- Crispy edges, melty centers, and that buttery puff crunch.
- Perfect for snack platters, picnics, or pre-dinner bites.
The Cheddar Bacon and Marmite Swirl Pinwheels combine salty, creamy, and crunchy in every bite. One dough, two delicious directions.
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Cheddar Bacon and Marmite Swirl Pinwheels
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: up to 40 depending on size 1x
- Category: Appetizers and Snacks
- Method: Easy
Description
Buttery puff pastry wrapped around savory fillings makes every bite irresistible. Cheddar, bacon, almonds, and Marmite create pure flavor magic.
Ingredients
Cheddar, Bacon, and Garlic Almond Pinwheels
- 1 sheet store-bought butter puff pastry, thawed but still cold
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup bacon bits, cooked until crisp
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted (garlic flavor if possible)
- 1 egg, whisked with a splash of milk for egg wash
- Optional: a pinch of cayenne or paprika for a little kick
Cream Cheese & Marmite Pinwheels
- 1 sheet butter puff pastry, thawed but cold
- 150–200 g spreadable cream cheese
- 1/4 of a 125 g jar of Marmite
Instructions
Cheddar, Bacon, and Garlic Almond Pinwheels
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line your baking tray with parchment paper (I just work right on the sheet, saves a dish!).
- Unroll the puff pastry on the parchment.
- Sprinkle the ½ cup of grated cheddar evenly over the sheet.
- Add your ½ cup crispy bacon bits and then the ¼ cup garlic almonds.
- Starting at one long edge, roll up the pastry tightly, jelly-roll style.
- The tighter you roll, the better those spirals will bake up.
- Wrap the roll in parchment paper and freeze for 20–30 minutes; longer if it’s still too soft to slice.
- Once firm, use a serrated knife to slice into 1 cm (½-inch) thick rounds.
- Arrange them flat on the lined tray and brush the tops with egg wash.
- Sprinkle with cayenne or paprika if you like a touch of color.
- Bake 18–20 minutes, until puffed and deep golden brown.
- Let cool just enough not to burn your fingers (they’re best warm and flaky!).
Cream Cheese & Marmite Pinwheels
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) (if not already on).
- Mix 150–200 g cream cheese and Marmite right in the tub until smooth and swirled together.
- Unroll your second pastry sheet on parchment and spread the Marmite-cream cheese mix evenly over the surface.
- Roll up tightly, wrap in parchment, and freeze 30 minutes or until firm.
- Slice into 1 cm thick rounds, arrange on a parchment-lined tray, and brush tops lightly with egg wash if you want extra sheen.
- Bake 18–20 minutes, until puffed and golden.
- Cool slightly before serving; they’ll disappear fast!
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Esme Slabs: SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes, and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
Cheddar Bacon and Marmite Swirl Pinwheels prove that puff pastry can do anything. They’re buttery, crisp, and brimming with flavor. Would you bake both flavors or stick to one favorite?
Cheddar Bacon and Marmite Swirl Pinwheels deliver two distinct savory experiences in one effortless bake. Each bite blends crisp pastry with rich, salty, and creamy fillings that make them hard to stop eating. Perfect for sharing, parties, or lazy afternoons, these golden pinwheels are the kind of treat that turns simple ingredients into something memorable.
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