Pumpkin Pinwheels are a tasty and convenient snack or meal for babies and toddlers, made with a nutritious pumpkin puree and shredded mozzarella wrapped in puff pastry. These pinwheels offer a source of vitamins A and C from the pumpkin to support eye health and immune function, while the cheese provides calcium for strong bones. Perfect for little hands, these golden, flaky treats can be served warm or at room temperature, making them a versatile option for any meal. For a healthier alternative, try making the dough with self-raising flour and Greek yoghurt.
Pumpkin Pinwheels
Pumpkin Pinwheels combine nutritious pumpkin puree and cheese in a flaky puff pastry, offering a delicious snack rich in vitamins A and C for babies and toddlers.
- Prep Time
- 20 minutes
- Cook Time
- 25 minutes
- Servings
- 6
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, defrosted
- 2x25g Nourishing Bubs Pumpkin cubes, defrosted
- 40g shredded mozzarella
- 1 egg
Directions
- Preheat oven to 200°C fan forced and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Spread the pumpkin puree evenly across the sheet of puff pastry, spreading to the edges. Evenly top with shredded mozzarella.
- Starting from one edge, tightly roll the pastry over the mixture into a log, until you reach the other side, and press to seal.
- Using a knife of bench scraper, cut the log into ~12 2-3cm wide pieces.
- Place the pinwheels on lined baking tray and brush with an egg wash.
- Bake for 25-30 mins until pastry is puffed and golden.
- Let cool slightly and serve at warm or room temperature.