{"id":2732,"date":"2026-04-12T17:05:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T17:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/seasonspoon\/?p=2732"},"modified":"2026-04-12T17:05:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T17:05:54","slug":"pesto-pinwheels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/seasonspoon\/2026\/04\/12\/pesto-pinwheels\/","title":{"rendered":"Pesto Pinwheels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pesto Pinwheels are an easy, elegant appetizer\u2014flaky, buttery puff pastry swirled with vibrant pesto, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts. Ready in under 30 minutes, they&#8217;re perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or anytime you need a quick, delicious bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:161px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/seasonspoon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/hf_20260412_152508_bd52e424-6d85-4980-bd0e-5e71d05fb8fb-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/hf_20260412_152508_bd52e424-6d85-4980-bd0e-5e71d05fb8fb-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/hf_20260412_152508_bd52e424-6d85-4980-bd0e-5e71d05fb8fb-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/hf_20260412_152508_bd52e424-6d85-4980-bd0e-5e71d05fb8fb-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/hf_20260412_152508_bd52e424-6d85-4980-bd0e-5e71d05fb8fb-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/hf_20260412_152508_bd52e424-6d85-4980-bd0e-5e71d05fb8fb-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/hf_20260412_152508_bd52e424-6d85-4980-bd0e-5e71d05fb8fb.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 sheet (about 8 oz \/ 225g) puff pastry, thawed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup (60g) pesto (homemade or store-bought)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:146px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Preheat and Prepare:<\/strong> Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Roll and Spread:<\/strong> On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry into a 10&#215;12-inch rectangle. Spread pesto evenly over the pastry, leaving a \u00bd-inch border on one long edge. Sprinkle with Parmesan and pine nuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Roll and Chill:<\/strong> Starting from the long edge opposite the border, roll the pastry tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Slice and Bake:<\/strong> Slice the log into \u00bd-inch thick rounds. Place on the baking sheet, cut-side up. Brush with egg wash. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Serve:<\/strong> Serve warm or at room temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:158px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro-Tips for Picture-Perfect Pesto Pinwheels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keep Puff Pastry Cold:<\/strong> Cold pastry puffs better. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chill Before Slicing:<\/strong> Prevents squishing. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Overfill:<\/strong> Too much filling can leak. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>These Pesto Pinwheels are flaky, cheesy, and bursting with herby flavor\u2014a perfect party snack.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/seasonspoon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/hf_20260412_152118_f42888d1-fe68-4052-ad33-4232c475e311-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/hf_20260412_152118_f42888d1-fe68-4052-ad33-4232c475e311-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/hf_20260412_152118_f42888d1-fe68-4052-ad33-4232c475e311-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/hf_20260412_152118_f42888d1-fe68-4052-ad33-4232c475e311-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/hf_20260412_152118_f42888d1-fe68-4052-ad33-4232c475e311-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/hf_20260412_152118_f42888d1-fe68-4052-ad33-4232c475e311-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.goodlighttravel.com\/sites\/9\/2026\/04\/hf_20260412_152118_f42888d1-fe68-4052-ad33-4232c475e311.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flaky, buttery puff pastry swirled with vibrant pesto, Parmesan, and pine nuts\u2014these Pesto Pinwheels are an easy, elegant appetizer or snack. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2774,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[24,1940,1937,1938,75,1939],"class_list":["post-2732","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-quick_meals","tag-easy-appetizer","tag-pesto-parmesan-swirls","tag-pesto-pinwheels","tag-pesto-swirls","tag-puff-pastry-appetizer","tag-puff-pastry-pinwheels"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - 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