Description
- Delicious Italian Puff Pastry Pinwheels: a buttery, flaky, and savory appetizer filled with basil pesto, mozzarella, and sun-dried tomatoes. An easy, crowd-pleasing snack or party food.
Ingredients
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What You Need:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- ¼ cup basil pesto
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella (sliced or torn)
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Roll & Layer: Roll out puff pastry to smooth it. Spread pesto, then layer on mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Roll & Slice: Roll into a log (from the long edge). Slice into 1-inch rounds.
- Bake: Place on baking sheet and brush tops with egg wash. Bake 15–18 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish with chopped herbs. Serve warm.
Notes
- Rolling: Ensure your log is rolled tightly to create a defined spiral. Use a sharp knife for clean cuts that prevent the cheese from oozing.
- Puff Pastry: Keep the puff pastry cold until you’re ready to use it. This helps it puff up beautifully in the oven.
- Filling: Don’t overfill the pastry. Keep the filling even and relatively thin to ensure a tight, even roll.
- Customization: Try adding a thin slice of prosciutto, crumbled cooked sausage, or a different cheese like feta or goat cheese for variety.
- Make Ahead: You can assemble and slice the pinwheels, then freeze them on a baking sheet. Once frozen, store in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cook time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking, Rolling, Layering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the full recipe
- Calories: ~220 kcal
- Sugar: ~2 g
- Sodium: ~260 mg
- Fat: ~14 g
- Saturated Fat: ~5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~9 g
- Trans Fat: ~0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: ~13 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~7 g
- Cholesterol: ~42 mg
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