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    Spinach and Ricotta Pinwheels

    Published: May 11, 2021 · Modified: Jun 27, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    3-ingredient spinach and ricotta pinwheels, a delicious afterschool snack that is ready in about 30 minutes. Super simple to make, and delicious, these pinwheels are a favourite with my family. Toddler-approved bites.

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    • Spinach really is a superfood
    • How to make spinach pinwheels with ricotta
    • Can you freeze the puff pastry pinwheels?

    Spinach really is a superfood

    A quick snack always comes in handy when you have some little tummies to fill in. Spinach is not usually a favourite with kids, nor with some adults, as a matter of fact, but you try these pinwheels, and you will get a completely different story.

    Why is spinach so much hated? Well, on its own, it can have a pretty bland taste. Then, I don't know, it could also be the colour. I think kids in general are not really attracted to green when it comes to food. Don't ask me why, I am yet to understand why my older daughter won't touch green veggies. Or most veggies, to be more precise.

    So, how can you get them to eat spinach? Well, you could try to sneak it into some dishes (whey will never know!!!). Or you could mix them with cheese (any kind), and roll some yummy puff pastry into pinwheels, and ta-daahh: delicious bites that kids will actually love. Mine, at least, loved them!

    I have made Puff Pastry Pinwheels with Ham and Cheese before, those went down a treat too. In fact, there is so much you can add to these pinwheels, either savoury or sweet.

    A hand holding a spinach pinwheel

    How to make spinach pinwheels with ricotta

    I would strongly advise you buy the puff pastry, it saves you time and headaches, and it's as good. Not all shops sell the all-butter kind of puff pastry, probably bigger ones might have it, but otherwise it's pretty easy to find the standard puff pastry.

    Great for any occasion, after school snack, picnic (so looking forward to warmer days!!!), or just some nice bites when you are hungry, these spinach pinwheels are all you need.

    Did I mention that you only need 3 INGREDIENTS to make this snack? The mess is minimal, only one bowl to clean afterwards. Isn't that amazing?

    • roll the puff pastry on the working surface (if you use ready-rolled pastry, even better)
    • spread the ricotta and thawed spinach over, then roll into a big sausage, then cut up into about ½ inch thickness
    • bake until golden and flaky
    Collage of 5 photos to show how to make spinach and ricotta pinwheels

    Can you freeze the puff pastry pinwheels?

    Yes, but just bear in mind a few things. If you want to freeze these pinwheels, I would get them rolled, cut, and frozen before actually baking them. In this way, when you want them ready, just pop them in the oven from frozen.

    My guess is that they should be ready in about 35-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius (360 Fahrenheit), but do keep an eye on them, as it might take less or longer, depending on the oven.

    If you choose to bake them straight away, the baking time is usually 30 minutes at the same temperature. Don't increase the temperature, it's best to let them bake at a lower one, in order to ensure a nice golden colour.

    And here you have, a delicious snack for all your family: babies, toddlers, older kids, grown-ups, there is a bit for everyone. Yummy yum!

    Close-up shoot of 7 spinach pinwheels

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    Spinach and Ricotta Pinwheels
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    30 mins
    Total Time
    35 mins
     

    Spinach and Ricotta Pinwheels, a delicious 3-ingredient snack that goes down a treat with the whole family. Healthy, quick and easy to make, a great finger food for the whole family.

    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: International
    Keyword: toddler food ideas
    Servings: 15 pinwheels
    Calories: 122 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 1 ready-rollled puff pastry
    • 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed
    • 250 g ricotta cheese
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. Squeeze the water out of the thawed spianch completely, then mix it with the ricotta.

    2. Spread the mixture over the ready-rolled puff pastry, then start rolling it from bottom to top.

    3. Cut 15 pinwheels out of the roll,t hen place them on a non-stick parchment paper, making sure the pinwheels are at least 1 inch apart from each other.

    4. Bake in the pre-heated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (360 Fahrenheit) for about 30 minutes, or until golden.

    5. Serve warm or cold.

    Recipe Notes
    • If you'd like to see the ingredients listed in cups and ounces, please check the US Customary Link.
    • Also, the amount of ingredients changes depending on the servings, so click on the number listed to change it to the number you prefer.
    Nutrition Facts
    Spinach and Ricotta Pinwheels
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 122 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 2g10%
    Cholesterol 8mg3%
    Sodium 62mg3%
    Potassium 63mg2%
    Carbohydrates 8g3%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 1295IU26%
    Vitamin C 0.6mg1%
    Calcium 50mg5%
    Iron 0.7mg4%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. TONI JACKSON

      February 22, 2018 at 6:10 pm

      I LOVE RECIPES LIKE THIS, SKY'S THE LIMIT
      THANK YOU

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        February 22, 2018 at 7:35 pm

        Glad you like it 😊

        Reply
    2. Cindy

      May 29, 2020 at 2:28 am

      I loved this. I thought it is too easy, only 3 ingredients, (but I added salt) but it was deletions. I couldn’t stop eating them. I made them yesterday now they are all gone. So yummmy. But I might try feta cheese next time for salt and would love to find a gluten
      Free/keto pastry.
      Thank you for this recipe 👍

      Reply

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