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Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
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Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

Ingredients

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Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

Buffalo Chicken Filling
Baked Pinwheels
No-Bake Pinwheels

Instructions

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Buffalo Chicken Filling

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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.
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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. Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed.

Baked Pinwheels

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Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
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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.
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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.
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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

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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.
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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.
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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.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Pre-Cook and Shred Chicken for Even Distribution 🍗
    Fully cook and shred your chicken before mixing with cream cheese and seasonings to ensure consistent flavor throughout each pinwheel and prevent undercooked spots.
  • Chill Filling Before Rolling for Clean Cuts ❄️
    Refrigerate your buffalo chicken filling for at least 30 minutes before spreading on tortillas or puff pastry—this prevents the mixture from squishing out during rolling and slicing.
  • Balance Buffalo Sauce with Cream Cheese Temperature 🔥
    Let cream cheese reach room temperature before mixing with hot buffalo sauce to create a smooth, lump-free filling that spreads evenly without breaking the tortilla or pastry.
  • Use Parchment Paper and Freeze Before Baking ✂️
    Freeze rolled puff pastry pinwheels for 15-20 minutes before baking to maintain their shape, prevent them from unrolling, and achieve maximum flakiness and separation between layers.
  • Toast Blue Cheese Dressing as a Finishing Drizzle 🧀
    Reserve blue cheese dressing to drizzle warm over freshly baked pinwheels rather than baking it in—this preserves the creamy texture and tangy flavor that gets lost during high-heat cooking.
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