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Easy Pesto Pinwheels

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These Easy Pesto Pinwheels with Cream Cheese are a quick and delicious appetizer that combines flaky puff pastry with a creamy basil pesto filling. Perfect for potlucks, snacks, or parties, they come together in under 5 minutes and bake to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (preferably Pepperidge Farm)
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Zest of 1 small lemon
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9×13-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, basil pesto, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll the thawed puff pastry sheet into a 12×12-inch square to smooth out creases.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
  5. Starting from one edge, roll the pastry into a tight log and pinch the seam to seal.
  6. Slice the log into 1/2-inch thick rounds (about 12-15 pinwheels). Place them cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  7. Brush the tops of each pinwheel with the egg wash.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for easy spreading. Keep puff pastry cold until ready to roll. If edges brown too fast, tent with foil. Chilling the rolled log before slicing helps keep filling neat. Egg wash gives a golden, shiny finish but can be skipped.

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Keywords: pesto pinwheels, appetizer, quick snack, cream cheese, puff pastry, basil pesto, easy appetizer

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