Cheerful Zucchini and Cheese Spirals
Soft baked rolls filled with grated zucchini, melty cheese, and a gentle touch of herbs, designed for little hands and kid-friendly flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lámina 250 g puff pastry (descongelada si es congelada)
- 1 mediano 180 g zucchini (grated and lightly escurrido)
- 1 taza 100 g shredded mozzarella cheese (preferiblemente of baja humedad)
- 3 cucharadas 45 g cream cheese (ablandado)
- 1 50 g egg (beaten for brush)
- 1 cucharada 5 g chives (chopped fino)
- 1/4 cucharadita 1 g garlic powder
- 1 cucharadita 5 ml olive oil (for the bandeja or papel of hornear)
- 1 cucharadita 3 g sesame seeds (optional for decorar)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F and lightly grease a baking tray with the olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
- 2
Grate the zucchini and gently squeeze it with your hands or paper towels to remove some of the excess moisture.
- 3
In a bowl, mix the grated zucchini, mozzarella, cream cheese, chives, and garlic powder until evenly combined.
- 4
Unfold the puff pastry on a clean surface and spread the filling over it, leaving about a 1 cm border clear along one long side.
- 5
Roll the pastry up from the long side to form a tight log. If needed, gently press the final edge to seal it.
- 6
Cut the log into 8 equal spirals and place them spaced apart on the prepared tray.
- 7
Brush the tops of the spirals with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
- 8
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, or until the spirals are puffed, golden, and the cheese is lightly bubbling.
- 9
Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving so the filling can set slightly and be easier for children to eat.
Chef tips
For a softer texture for younger children, grate the zucchini on the fine side of the grater. Serve warm, not too hot.
Substitutions
You can swap the chives for mild parsley. Mozzarella can be replaced with Monterey Jack or another mild shredded cheese. If you do not want to use sesame, simply leave it out.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
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- Easy-to-wash jar
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Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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