With buttery pastry and gooey cheese, Spinach & Artichoke Pastry Swirls are a delicious bite-size appetizer perfect for any occasion, from your stylish buffet to a game day spread. With such crowd-pleasing appeal, these savory treats are sure to disappear fast!
Do you have a food that if you see it on a menu, you have to order it? A favorite dessert, appetizer, or main meal?
I know I have a few, but none more than spinach and artichoke dip. It’s hard to resist. It’s got everything that makes a snack food delicious – gooey cheese, salty chips or crispy bread for dipping, and the sneaky inclusion of veggies so you don’t feel so bad about eating the whole dish. I’d even venture to say I’m a bit of a spinach and artichoke connoisseur at this point.
These Spinach & Artichoke Pastry Swirls capture everything I love about this classic appetizer in an easy-to-eat bite-size package. They can even be made ahead and frozen for when you need them! In my opinion, the Spinach & Artichoke Pastry Swirls are the perfect addition to any potluck, gameday, or holiday party.
I’ve been pondering my own take on spinach and artichoke dip for a while. I personally like to avoid hot dips when I throw a larger party, and prefer finger foods that don’t require utensils. Hot dips are delicious, but they can be messy and hard to keep at the right temperature. I’d rather serve appetizers that are easy to pick up and eat as you mingle; a bite-size snack in one hand, a drink in the other.
With my well-known love of tiny foods in mind, I knew bite-size Spinach & Artichoke Pastry Swirls would be a huge hit. Each miniaturized portion is full of buttery pastry and creamy cheese, making it a super simple but totally crave-worthy addition to your menu. Delicate and delicious, Spinach & Artichoke Pastry Swirls are well-suited for both a cocktail party or a game day get-together. You can dress them up by serving them on a fancy platter, or just pile them high on a buffet spread.
Oh, and did I mention Spinach & Artichoke Pastry Swirls are vegetarian, free of onion and garlic, and can be made ahead and frozen for when you need them? Trust me. You’ll want to keep a batch of these in the freezer as a treat for any surprise guest that shows up at your door!
With buttery pastry and gooey cheese, Spinach & Artichoke Pastry Swirls are a delicious bite-size appetizer perfect for any party, from your stylish buffet to a game day spread.
Makes about 35-40 pastry swirls.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix the cream cheese, spinach, artichoke, and both types of cheese together in a bowl until well-combined. It might take some muscle – honestly, I find using my hands is the easiest way to do it, even if it is a little messy.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the pastry sheets out to 1/8th inch thick with a rolling pin. Cut the sheets into strips, 1 ¼ inch by 5 inch.
Spread a tablespoon of cheese filling along the center of each strip. To make the pastry swirl, tightly roll the pastry along it’s length. Repeat until you run out of filling or pastry. Set the rolled-up pastries into the cups of a nonstick mini muffin tin, swirl side up. Brush the tops of the pastries with the egg wash.
Bake pastries for 15-20 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. If you are planning to serve them immediately, gently remove from the muffin tins and plate while still hot. To freeze and store for future use, see instructions below.
How to Make-Ahead & Freeze: Follow the instructions as above, but under-bake the pastry swirls slightly, until just a touch golden. Allow them to cool completely, and then remove each from the muffin tin, placing them on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper so that they do not touch. Place the tray in the freezer until frozen, about 2 hours. Once completely frozen, transfer the pastry swirls to a large Ziploc bag and store in the freezer. When ready to serve, do not thaw, but bake from frozen on a sheet of parchment paper in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Use within 2 months.
Oh my goodness. These look like heaven being popped into your mouth, a little at a time! They would be a perfect addition to my holiday gatherings!
I made these for our Superbowl gathering last night and they were amazing! I blitzed it all in the food processor (except shredded cheeses), and added a bit of garlic and herb goat cheese. They cook up into perfect little snails! I have a feeling these will be made for most of our parties/get-togethers. I’ll be trying more of your recipes!