Cheese Pinwheels

Submitted by: Marian	Country: U.S.A.
Category: Home/Appetizers
Quantity: 42 bouchees	Preparation time: 0:15 hr. Cooking time: 0:08 hr.

Ingredients

1/2 package	piecrust mix (enough for 1-crust pie)	1/2 package
1/3 cup	butter	75 mL
1 cup	grated sharp cheese	250 mL
2 tsp	light cream	10 mL
1/4 tsp	salt (or to taste)	1 mL
1/8 tsp	paprika	0.5 mL
1	egg white, unbeaten	1

Directions

Prepare the piecrust mix according to package directions. Roll out into a rectangle 6 x 12 inches/15 x 30 cm.

Cream the butter and sharp cheese until soft. Add the light cream, salt, paprika. Stir until smooth. Add the egg white. Mix thoroughly.

Spread cheese mixture over dough. Roll up as for jelly roll, starting from long side. Wrap in heavy duty foil and freeze or refrigerate at least overnight.

When ready to serve, cut into 1/4-in (0,5-cm) slices while still slightly chilled, then bring to room temperature. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake at 425°F/220°C for 6 to 8 minutes until golden.