Description
Crab Rangoon Pinwheels are a delicious, bite-sized twist on the classic crab rangoon appetizer. Made with puff pastry and baked instead of deep-fried, these pinwheels are a fun, easy, and crowd-pleasing option for your next party or gathering. With a creamy, savory crab filling and a golden, flaky exterior, they’re sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
For Pinwheels:
2 sheets puff pastry (pre-rolled, thawed)
1 egg (whisked)
For Crab Rangoon Filling:
1 ½ cups imitation crab meat (finely diced, about 200–250 grams, or canned crab meat, drained well)
1 brick cream cheese (8 ounces, at room temperature)
½ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 clove garlic (finely minced or shredded)
3 green onions (diced)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon sugar
Instructions
For Pinwheels:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or foil (if using foil, spray with cooking spray).
- In a large bowl, combine the filling ingredients: imitation crab meat, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, and sugar. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
- Lightly flour a piece of parchment paper or your kitchen counter and roll out the puff pastry sheets.
- Spread the crab filling evenly on top of each sheet of puff pastry, leaving a ¼-inch border along the edges.
- Starting from one of the long ends, tightly roll the puff pastry into a log shape. Press the edges to seal the log.
- Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to make it easier to slice (optional but recommended).
- Once chilled, use a sharp knife to cut the log into ½-inch slices. You can make about 16 slices per log, or slice into 24-30 for smaller pinwheels.
- Arrange the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg. Brush the egg wash over the sides and top of each pinwheel.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, rotating pans halfway through cooking, until pinwheels are golden brown and puffed up.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with Thai Sweet Chili sauce or spicy mayonnaise for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
Spicy Version: Add a bit of sriracha or chili flakes to the crab filling for a spicy kick.
Cheese Swap: Use cream cheese and cheddar or Parmesan instead of mozzarella.
Vegan Option: Swap out the cream cheese and imitation crab for plant-based versions to make these pinwheels vegan.
Add Veggies: Add finely chopped spinach or bell peppers for added color and texture.
Mini Pinwheels: Stretch the puff pastry even more to make smaller pinwheels for bite-sized snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg