MUSHROOM PASTRY PINWHEELS

Mushroom Pastry Pinwheels image

Pinwheels make a pretty addition to any appetizer buffet, and when I serve them they disappear in a snap. These use purchased puff pastry, so they are very easy to make.-Mary Bettuchy, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
4 ounces spreadable garlic and herb cream cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add shallot, garlic and thyme; saute 4-5 minutes longer., Stir in the wine, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by three-fourths. Remove from the heat; set aside., On a lightly floured surface, unfold pastry. Roll into a 14x9-in. rectangle. Spread cheese over pastry; top with mushroom mixture. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from a short side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 3/4-in. pieces., Place 2 in. apart on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.