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Crab Rangoon Pinwheels


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 32 pinwheels

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 200250 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:

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. Lightly flour a piece of parchment paper or your kitchen counter and roll out the puff pastry sheets.
  4. Spread the crab filling evenly on top of each sheet of puff pastry, leaving a ¼-inch border along the edges.
  5. Starting from one of the long ends, tightly roll the puff pastry into a log shape. Press the edges to seal the log.
  6. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to make it easier to slice (optional but recommended).
  7. 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.
  8. Arrange the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk the egg. Brush the egg wash over the sides and top of each pinwheel.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, rotating pans halfway through cooking, until pinwheels are golden brown and puffed up.
  11. 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