Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels with Puff Pastry or Tortillas!
Ingredients
- 8 ozfull-fat cream cheese
), softened (226 grams
- ¾ cfreshly-shredded sharp cheddar cheese)
(75 grams
- ¼ cfreshly-crumbled blue cheese
), optional - see notes (30 grams
- ⅓ cbuffalo wing sauce
), i like frank's (80 milliliters
- 1 ½ tbsphomemade ranch seasoning)
or store-bought (12 grams
- 2 tbspfreshly-snipped chives or green onions)
(12 grams
- 2 cshredded cooked chicken)
(250 grams
- to tastekosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper
- ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
for serving
- 2sheets puff pastry
), preferably all-butter, thawed (520 grams
- 1egg
- 4burrito size flour tortillas
Directions
Buffalo chicken filling
- 1
Combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled blue cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, chives (or green onions), and chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the filling until it's well-combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl every once in a while. (Alternatively, you can mix everything together by hand with a rubber spatula.) Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed.
Baked pinwheels
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
- 2
Roll one sheet of puff pastry into a 10×12-inch rectangle. Spread half of the buffalo chicken filling over the puff pastry sheet all the way to the edges. Starting with the long end towards you, tightly roll the puff pastry into a long log, sealing the edge well. Repeat with the remaining filling and sheet of puff pastry.
- 3
Place the logs on a sheet pan, cover, and freeze for 20-30 minutes or refrigerate for 30-60 minutes. Once they're chilled, use a sharp knife to cut the logs into 1/2-inch slices, about 20-22 pinwheels each. Line the pinwheels 2-3 inches apart on the prepared sheet pans. Refrigerate any remaining pinwheels for later.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 Tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Using a pastry brush, brush the pinwheels with the egg wash. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the pinwheels are crisp and golden-brown. Repeat with the remaining pinwheels. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
No-bake pinwheels
- 1
Divide the buffalo chicken filling between the 4 flour tortillas. Spread the filling evenly over each tortilla, until it's about 1/4-inch thick.
- 2
Starting at the bottom, roll each tortilla tightly into a long log. Wrap each log in plastic wrap or parchment paper to help them hold their shape. Then, refrigerate the pinwheels for 2 hours or overnight.
- 3
Once the pinwheels are chilled, unwrap them. Using a bread knife, slice each log into 1/2-3/4-inch pinwheels. You should get between 11-12 pinwheels per log. Serve at room temperature with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels with Puff Pastry or Tortillas!
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About this Recipe
Craving a crowd-pleasing appetizer that delivers big on flavor without the fuss? These Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are your ultimate game day hero, offering two delicious ways to satisfy everyone's snack cravings!
Why These Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels Work
What makes these pinwheels truly special is their incredible versatility and undeniable flavor. You get to choose your adventure: bake them up in flaky puff pastry for a rich, golden bite, or opt for soft tortillas for an easy, no-cook party snack. The creamy blend of softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and zesty buffalo sauce combined with tender shredded chicken creates an irresistible filling that comes together effortlessly in under an hour.
What to Expect
Prepare for a flavor explosion! With each bite, you'll experience the tangy kick of buffalo sauce perfectly mellowed by the creamy richness of cheese. If you choose the puff pastry version, expect a delightful contrast between the crisp, buttery exterior and the warm, gooey filling. The tortilla version offers a softer, equally satisfying experience, perfect for those who prefer a cool and creamy bite. The optional blue cheese crumbles add a sharp, pungent note that elevates the classic buffalo flavor profile, while fresh chives or green onions lend a subtle oniony freshness.
Customization & Variations
These pinwheels are wonderfully adaptable. Feel free to omit the blue cheese for a milder, purely cheddar-based creamy experience, or swap the chives for green onions for a slightly stronger aromatic touch. The beauty of this recipe lies in its dual preparation—decide if you want a warm, baked appetizer with flaky puff pastry or a quick, no-bake tortilla roll-up for easy entertaining.
Serving & Context
These Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are the quintessential game day snack or party appetizer. Serve them piled high on a platter with cooling ranch dressing or a rich blue cheese dressing for dipping, making them an instant hit at any gathering.