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    Vegan Spinach Pinwheels with Cream Cheese

    Published: Mar 23, 2018 · Modified: Dec 30, 2018 by Richa 55 Comments

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    Vegan Spinach Pinwheels. Creamy cheesy Spinach dip spread on puff pastry, rolled, sliced and baked to make a great Snack. Vegan Soyfree Recipe. 

    Vegan Spinach Pinwheels. Creamy cheesy Spinach dip spread on puff pastry, rolled, sliced and baked to make a great Snack. #Vegan #Soyfree #Recipe #veganricha | VeganRicha.com 

    These Pinwheels with Vegan Puff pastry, Spinach, Vegan cream cheese, herbs and spices are Easy, Delicious, quick and everyone’s favorite! 

    Blanch the greens, Mix in the cream cheese, onion, garlic, tarragon, dill, parsley (yum!), spread over the pastry or tortilla. Serve as is or with some marinara. You can use store bought vegan cream cheese or make your own (see recipe notes). To make this gluten-free use a large gluten-free tortilla, spread the mixture, roll it up. Chill and slice (eg. Samosa Tortilla Pinwheels). If you can’t find vegan puff pastry, use a sturdy pie crust or make one with chilled coconut oil. You can also make this into Spinach Cheese Pizza Rolls! Use my 20 Min Pizza dough, add the filling, roll, slice, no need to refrigerate and bake.  

    Make these Spinach Cheese Pinwheels for the next get together!


    Vegan Spinach Pinwheels. Creamy cheesy Spinach dip spread on puff pastry, rolled, sliced and baked to make a great Snack. #Vegan #Soyfree #Recipe #veganricha | VeganRicha.com 

    Vegan Spinach Pinwheels. Creamy cheesy Spinach dip spread on puff pastry, rolled, sliced and baked to make a great Snack. #Vegan #Soyfree #Recipe #veganricha | VeganRicha.com 

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    Vegan Spinach Pinwheels. Creamy cheesy Spinach dip spread on puff pastry, rolled, sliced and baked to make a great Snack. #Vegan #Soyfree #Recipe #veganricha | VeganRicha.com 
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    4.95 from 17 votes

    Vegan Spinach Cheese Pinwheels

    Vegan Spinach Pinwheels. Creamy cheesy Spinach dip spread on puff pastry, rolled, sliced and baked to make a great Snack. Vegan Soyfree Recipe. 
    Makes 12 to 14 rolls. 
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Soy-free, Vegan
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 510kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 2 vegan puff pastry sheets thawed
    • 5 to 6 oz baby spinach or chopped spinach, thawed if frozen
    • 8 oz plain vegan cream cheese , I use kite hill.
    • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
    • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
    • 1/4 tsp dried taragon
    • 1/2 tsp dried dill
    • 1 tsp onion flakes
    • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/3 tsp salt depends on the saltyness of the cream cheese
    • a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg

    Instructions

    • Thaw the puff pastry if you havent already. Leave it on the counter till soft enough to handle.
    • Add fresh spinach to a bowl. Pour boiling water and let sit for 3 minutes, then drain and use. If using frozen, thaw , squeeze excess moisture and use. 
    • Add the drained spinach to a bowl. Add cream cheese* (see note to make your own), herbs and spices. Mix well, taste and adjust flavor. 
    • Place the 1 puff pastry sheet on the other and roll it out to a 12 by 14-16 inch rectangle. Spread the spinach mixture on rolled puff pastry evenly. Roll the puff pastry to make a roll. This roll will be soft at this point. Refrigerate or freeze to harden, about 1 hour. (at this point you can leave the roll refrigerated for upto a day, then slice and bake when needed)
    • Slice with a sharp knife or a serrated knife into 1/2 inch or less thickness. Place on parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 400 deg F for 25 to 30 mins or until golden. Cool for a few minutes before serving.
      Store on the counter for the day and refrigerated for upto 3 days.

    Notes

    To make this gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas, spread the spinach mixture, chill and slice.
     
    Make this with Cashew Cream Cheese*: If you dont have vegan cream cheese, use 1 cup thick cashew cream (1 cup soaked cashews blended with 1/2 cup water), add 1 tbsp refined coconut oil, a tsp of lemon juice 1 tsp vinegar, mix in and use. The cashew cream cheese will be softer, so hill the log for longer to slice well. 
     
    Nutrition is 1 of 6 serves (2 rolls per serving)

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Spinach Cheese Pinwheels
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 510 Calories from Fat 351
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 39g60%
    Saturated Fat 7g44%
    Sodium 462mg20%
    Potassium 221mg6%
    Carbohydrates 39g13%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 2660IU53%
    Vitamin C 8.6mg10%
    Calcium 63mg6%
    Iron 3.4mg19%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Vegan Spinach Pinwheels. Creamy cheesy Spinach dip spread on puff pastry, rolled, sliced and baked to make a great Snack. #Vegan #Soyfree #Recipe #veganricha | VeganRicha.com 

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    1. Jasmine

      May 23, 2022 at 7:59 am

      4 stars
      The first time I made these at 400 degrees for 25 minutes the bottoms burned. I remade them at 350 for about 35 minutes and they were perfect. I am making them now at 375 to see if they can be made faster. Thank you for the delicious recipe.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        May 29, 2022 at 6:21 pm

        oh! yes, oven can vary! thanks Jasmine

        Reply
    2. Jen

      November 25, 2021 at 9:20 pm

      Not sure what I did wrong but the pastry unraveled and the cheese melted so some of them ended up looking more like circles.

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 25, 2021 at 9:23 pm

        Oh no. You need to press and stick the edges really well. If they baked ok then they should still taste good, although messy

        Reply
    3. Leah

      October 30, 2021 at 3:51 pm

      5 stars
      I made these for a gathering tonight and they are so so good! I used Violife cream cheese. Despite them getting squished a bit when slicing, they bounced back to a circle shape in the oven. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        November 01, 2021 at 10:35 am

        oh!! try a serrated knife 🙂

        Reply
    4. Karen

      August 14, 2021 at 6:00 am

      5 stars
      These are delicious, look very elegant to bring to a party, and my omni friends love them, too!! Sometimes I add some finely chopped artichokes.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 16, 2021 at 2:45 pm

        Awesome!! Do leave a rating too!

        Reply
    5. Rebecca L Thompson

      May 08, 2021 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      I’m obsessed with these. I’ve made them twice now. The first time I added a dash of nutmeg and about 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Second time I added those spices, a roasted garlic clove, and one fresh scallion. Oh my LORD they’re divine.

      Reply
    6. Abby

      March 18, 2021 at 8:40 pm

      Could this be made with phyllo dough as a substitute for the pastry puff?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        March 22, 2021 at 4:58 pm

        i don’t see why not

        Reply
    7. Ann

      January 26, 2021 at 10:53 pm

      Can these be frozen after cooking

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        January 27, 2021 at 12:58 pm

        yes, when reheated after thawing the texture will be slightly different than the original but that’s ok

        Reply
    8. Sandra

      December 06, 2020 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      Made this today. It was super yummy.

      Thanks, Richa!

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 06, 2020 at 2:31 pm

        Awesome

        Reply
    9. Ankur Narang

      August 17, 2020 at 2:32 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe . I like it allot.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 18, 2020 at 12:37 pm

        Awesome ! 🙏 thank you

        Reply
    10. Anastasiia

      August 07, 2020 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      Forgot to mention… i rolled and placed into the freezer and couple hours later sliced them and so baked. Easy-Peasy!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 08, 2020 at 2:27 pm

        thanks for taking the time to write the great review & rating! easy – peasy – lemon -squeezy

        Reply
    11. Anastasiia

      August 07, 2020 at 7:40 pm

      5 stars
      Omg! Such an awesome recipe!!! I baked my for 30 mins. I used tofutti cream cheese with a bit of kitehill cream cheese as well as i added caramelized onions (i made one day prior)= oh it’s dish to kill!! Just printed this recipe 😀

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 08, 2020 at 2:28 pm

        I love that tofutti – thanks so much

        Reply
    12. Ayushi Sharma

      July 14, 2020 at 10:01 pm

      Its simply amazing.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        July 15, 2020 at 2:44 pm

        Why thank you so much! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Aparna

      May 28, 2020 at 11:16 am

      Hello Richa

      Would I have to make any changes to the quantity if I wqs not using vegan options? Thank you.

      Reply
    14. Kalia

      December 13, 2019 at 4:23 pm

      Hi, I’ve made these three times and each time, the roll spreads as I cut it. What can I do to help it keep its circular shape?

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 20, 2019 at 11:51 am

        hmm, seal the edges with some water, freeze for half an hour so it stiffens up a bit and then slice.

        Reply
    15. Rebecca

      December 05, 2019 at 9:02 pm

      Stupid question here…do you roll the dough up long or short ways?

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 05, 2019 at 9:38 pm

        short side. its easier to maintain the even roll

        Reply
    16. Rani L

      October 03, 2019 at 6:55 am

      5 stars
      Dear Richa,
      I love your recipes I’m pure vegetarian, gluten free I’m surely going to make this.
      Thank you so much
      Can I email you if I need to ask you any questions for gluten free items
      Regards Rani

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 03, 2019 at 10:11 am

        Sure, please email me

        Reply
    17. Charlotte Angel

      August 08, 2019 at 7:45 am

      I made these for my daughter’s 1st birthday party and they were a hit! I used homemade almond ricotta from a recipe by Skye Michael Conroy instead of cream cheese and it worked a treat. Thank you for this fancy but easy recipe!

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 08, 2019 at 10:30 am

        awesome!

        Reply
    18. Happyplantbasedmom

      December 31, 2018 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      Oh. My. Goodness! These are amazing! Richa, you always make me look good!

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 31, 2018 at 8:53 pm

        thanks!!

        Reply
    19. Neda

      December 30, 2018 at 8:34 am

      This reminds me of spanakopita, which I miss a lot since going vegan. Could I use phyllo dough here instead?

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 30, 2018 at 11:32 pm

        yes. you would need to add more volume with some tofu ricotta maybe

        Reply
    20. Quinn

      November 21, 2018 at 2:46 pm

      If you use the tortilla do you still bake it?

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 21, 2018 at 9:26 pm

        you dont need to, you can bake for 10 mins just to heat up and seal the tortilla

        Reply
    21. Susan

      November 18, 2018 at 5:13 am

      If you’re using fresh spinach should you cook it first?

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 20, 2018 at 11:56 pm

        yes cook to wilt or blanch and use

        Reply
    22. Diana

      November 15, 2018 at 7:48 pm

      I used pastry dough that was certainly too thin. They were impossible to slice nicely. Still tasty, but they look a mess! On the plus side, they’re not overly dough-y : )

      Reply
    23. Sarah

      August 15, 2018 at 9:48 am

      Where can I find vegan puff pastry shells? Does Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods carry them?

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 15, 2018 at 11:41 am

        Yes, there are some brands that are accidentally vegan. I use aussie bakery which i s available at whole foods.

        Reply
      • Laura

        June 14, 2020 at 7:58 pm

        Pillsbury puff pastry is slso vegan

        Reply
    24. Nikki

      May 02, 2018 at 4:36 pm

      Can you use vegan mozzarella instead of cream cheese?

      Reply
    25. Cassie Thuvan Tran

      April 02, 2018 at 9:36 pm

      Looks delicious! I love the cashew cream cheese and Kite Hill cream cheese!

      Reply
    26. Veggirl

      April 02, 2018 at 6:37 am

      5 stars
      Excellent tasty easy recipe the epwhole family really enjoyed. I only used one sheet of puff pastry as the recipe didn’t make enough filling for two. I also used the fresh spinach option. I did splurge ($6) and buy the kite hill brand of cream cheese. However, this required a special trip to Whole Foods. I normally shop at Trader Joe’s. I am wondering how TJs brand compares to kite hill brand. It is also a lot less expensive there. Thanks!

      Reply
    27. Elaine

      April 01, 2018 at 4:51 pm

      Hi – can these be frozen after baking? They look fabulous and I’d like to make some (and freeze) for my elderly Mum to reheat for herself xx

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 01, 2018 at 6:11 pm

        i havent tried it. i think the puff pastry might suffer a bit if frozen for too long after baking. you can check by freezing 1 pinwheel and if the texture stays fine then freeze all

        Reply
      • Reena

        November 15, 2018 at 9:20 pm

        5 stars
        Yes I slice and place on tray. Once frozen pack away. To bake slightly defrost and bake.

        Reply
      • Raina

        October 20, 2019 at 11:32 pm

        Hi, I saw your comment and I know it’s over a year later but I thought my experience could help, if you still needed it. I used to make these kinds of pinwheels for extra snacks when my in laws used to come stay with us and what I would do was make the log and freeze it as is (no baking). Then when i would want to use it, I’d take it out of the freezer, let it thaw first and then cut and bake them. Hope this helps. ✌️

        Reply
    28. Karly

      March 25, 2018 at 8:04 am

      These look amazing!

      Reply
    29. Monika Singh

      March 24, 2018 at 2:12 am

      5 stars
      I loved this one, as i am vegan recipe like this always delights me. Spinach’s are always special beverage. The alluring look of pinwheels shows how delicious it would be.

      Reply
    30. Liz

      March 23, 2018 at 10:33 am

      This looks great! I’m wondering if you can make the log a day ahead of time and then slice and bake before serving?

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 23, 2018 at 10:50 am

        Yes, keep it refrigerated for upto a day..

        Reply

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