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Savory Hot Crab Pinwheels

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These savory hot crab pinwheels are an easy, crowd-pleasing party snack featuring a creamy crab filling wrapped in buttery puff pastry, baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz lump crab meat, drained
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, gently combine lump crab meat with softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and chives. Fold carefully to keep crab lumps intact. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 12×12 inch square.
  3. Spread crab filling evenly over puff pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Roll pastry into a tight log starting from one side. Slice into 1-inch pinwheels (about 12-14 pieces).
  4. Place pinwheels on baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Brush tops with beaten egg.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes or until pastry is puffed and golden. Optionally brush with melted butter after baking. Let cool a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Handle crab meat gently to keep texture. Use softened cream cheese for smooth filling. Roll pastry tightly but do not squeeze. Use egg wash for golden crust. Tent with foil if edges brown too fast. Pinwheels can be assembled ahead and baked later. Reheat in oven to keep crispiness.

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