Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Pesto puff pastry pinwheels - a perfect party appetiser and a great option to pack for picnic or long drives.
Servings: 18 pinwheels
Calories: 127kcal
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 375 gms Puff Pastry Sheet
- 2 Tablespoons Pesto Sauce
- ⅕ Cup Cheddar Cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a clean surface or a large wooden board.375 gms Puff Pastry Sheet
- Spread the pesto sauce evenly using the back of a spoon or spatula over the entire surface of the puff pastry sheet leaving the edges.2 Tablespoons Pesto Sauce
- Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the pesto sauce.⅕ Cup Cheddar Cheese
- Starting from one of the shorter edges, tightly roll the puff pastry sheet into a log.
- Now roll the puff pastry from the short side.
- Once rolled, place the seam side down and gently press the edges to seal to prevent the log from unrolling.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 3/4 inch to 1 inch thick pinwheels.
- Place the pesto rollups on the parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pinwheels are puffed and golden brown.
- Serve delicious pesto and cheese puff pastry pinwheels.
Notes
Spacing: Leave sufficient spacing between pinwheels in the baking tray. Because the layers need room to expand as they cook through. Insufficient space results in not rising properly leaving the inner layers uncooked.
Seal the pinwheel log: Ensure to seal the end of the log well so the rolls don't loosen up and lose their shape.
Chill the Puff Pastry: For best results, make sure puff pastry sheets are chilled while working out. Because room temperature puff pastry doesn't expand properly and inner layers remain uncooked.
Cooking time: Keep an eye on while baking pinwheels as cooking time varies depending on the oven setting and the size of the pizza rolls.
Line Baking Sheet: Use parchment paper to line the baking tray to make it easy to clean.
Evenly Spread the Pesto: Make sure to spread the pesto evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a small border around the edges. This prevents the filling from oozing out too much during baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
