Puff Pastry Pinwheels with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup smoked salmon, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Unroll the puff pastry onto a lightly floured work surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the pastry into a 12-inch square. Trim the edges to make it an even shape.
3. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, smoked salmon, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried dill, and black pepper. Spread the mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge.
4. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the smoked salmon mixture.
5. Beginning at one end, roll up the puff pastry and filling into a log. Cut the log into 12 slices and place the slices onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
7. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Interesting Facts

• Puff pastry is a light, flaky pastry made with layers of butter and dough.
• Smoked salmon is a type of salmon that has been cured with smoke to give it a unique flavor.
• The combination of smoked salmon and cream cheese is a classic flavor combination.