3 ingredient pesto and Parmesan pinwheels are made with premade pesto and Parmesan cheese baked in puff pastry until golden brown.
From the recipe collection of Tara ippolito
If you’re looking for a super easy and delicious appetizer, this pesto and parmesan pinwheel recipe is for you. I love making this easy appetizer for parties and holidays. Everyone just devours them. I like to serve them alone or add them to my cheese plate spread for a little pop of something special.
The best part about this recipe is that although they look like impressive, they’re actually not hard to make at all. By using premade pesto and store bought puff pastry, this recipe comes together in no time at all. I know that if you give this recipe a try, you’ll love it just as much as my family and friends do.
Ingredients
Here is everything you'll need to make this delicious appetizer. You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements and instructions on the recipe card below.
- Puff Pastry
- Premade Pesto
- Parmesan Cheese
How To Make It
Here is how to make these delicious pinwheels. You can find the full ingredients list along with instructions on the recipe card below.
First, take one sheet of puff pastry and cut it vertically down the middle. Spread a thin layer of pesto onto each half and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Tightly jelly roll it up, horizontally and wrap it in plastic wrap. Place it in the fridge for at least one hour.
PRO TIP: Make sure the puff pastry is thawed completely before using.
Once it’s ready to be baked, preheat the oven to 425 degrees and slice the dough into 1” rounds. Place them down onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Place them into the center rack of the oven for about 9 minutes or until they’re golden brown. Finally, let them cool slightly and enjoy.
PRO TIP: Be sure to leave some room in between each one for them to expand while cooking.
What Dough Can I Use?
In this recipe I used puff pastry and they keep the pinwheels nice sand small. I have made them with canned Pillsbury crescent roll dough before, too, and they just bake up a little bit bigger.
Can They Be Made Ahead Of Time?
Yes, you can absolutely make these pesto and parmesan pinwheels ahead of time. Just follow the recipe up until wrapping them in plastic wrap. At that point, they can be left in the fridge for up to two days. Remove them from the plastic wrap when needed and bake them as directed in the recipe provided on this post. These are also served room temperature so you can bake them ahead of your guest arrival, too.
Storage
Let the pinwheels cool completely and place them into a food safe air tight container. They will last in the refrigerator for up to three days.
3 Ingredient Pesto and Parmesan Pinwheels Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Sheet Puff Pastry (thawed)
- 4 Tbs Jarred pesto (divided)
- ½ Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (divided)
Instructions
- Take one sheet of puff pastry and cut it vertically down the middle. Spread a thin layer of pesto onto each half and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Tightly jelly roll it up, horizontally and wrap it in plastic wrap. Place it in the fridge for at least one hour.
- Once it’s ready to be baked, preheat the oven to 425 degrees and slice the dough into 1” rounds.
- Place them down onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Place them into the center rack of the oven for about 9 minutes or until they’re golden brown. Finally, let them cool slightly and enjoy.
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