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Need a last-minute appetizer that looks fancy? These.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Puff pastry + pesto + cheese = golden, flaky spirals of joy. Five ingredients. One baking sheet. Everyone thinks you tried hard. You didn’t. That’s the beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Makes 16 pinwheels.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes or pine nuts (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Preheat and Prep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Roll and Spread<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Lightly flour a surface. Roll puff pastry into a 10×12-inch rectangle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Spread pesto evenly over pastry, leaving a \u00bd-inch border.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Add Cheese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Sprinkle mozzarella over pesto. Add sun-dried tomatoes or pine nuts if using.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Roll Tight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Starting from a long edge, roll pastry into a tight log.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Brush the edge with egg wash to seal. Chill log for 10 minutes (easier slicing).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Slice and Bake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Slice log into \u00bd-inch rounds. Place cut-side up on baking sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Brush tops with egg wash. Bake 12-15 minutes until golden and puffed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 6: Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Cool 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat at 350\u00b0F for 5 minutes to restore crispiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freeze Unbaked:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Freeze sliced pinwheels on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen at 400\u00b0F for 15-18 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Ahead:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Roll the log up to 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic and refrigerate. Slice and bake when ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flavor Swaps:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Try sun-dried tomato pesto, tapenade, or spicy red pepper spread instead of pesto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Flaky puff pastry, bright green pesto, and melty cheese rolled into pretty spirals. 5 ingredients. 20 minutes. Zero stress. Watch them vanish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1787,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,73],"tags":[1372,1370,1368,1371,1369,1373,1374],"class_list":["post-1770","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking","category-quick_meals","tag-cheese-pinwheels","tag-easy-party-food","tag-pesto-pinwheels","tag-pesto-swirls","tag-puff-pastry-appetizer","tag-quick-appetizer","tag-vegetarian-party-snack"],"yoast_head":"\n
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