Best 5 Pesto Pinwheels Recipes

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Pesto pinwheels are a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with a combination of pesto, cream cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, these pinwheels are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. With their vibrant green color and savory flavor, pesto pinwheels are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed as a quick snack or as part of a larger meal. Whether you're looking for a simple and easy recipe or something a bit more elaborate, there's a pesto pinwheel recipe out there for everyone. Read on to discover the best recipe for pesto pinwheels that suits your taste and dietary preferences.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN PESTO PINWHEELS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Pesto Pinwheels Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: puff pastry, pesto sauce, chicken, shredded parmesan cheese, kosher salt, eggs, fresh parsley

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sheets puff pastry, thawed if frozen
⅔ cup pesto sauce
8 oz chicken, cooked, shredded
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
kosher salt, to taste
2 eggs, beaten
fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface to a 9x12-inch (23x30 cm) rectangles.
  • Spread the pesto sauce over the sheets using a spatula or spoon. Top with the shredded chicken, Parmesan, and salt.
  • Starting from a short end, carefully roll up the puff pastry to form logs.
  • Slice the logs into ½-inch (1 cm) rounds and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch (2 cm) apart. Brush with egg wash.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 0 grams

PARTY PESTO PINWHEELS



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I took a couple of my favorite recipes and combined them into these delicious hors d'oeuvres. The colorful and impressive snacks come together easily with refrigerated crescent roll dough, prepared pesto sauce and a jar of roasted red peppers. -Kathleen Farrell, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 20 pinwheels.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1/3 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/4 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup pizza sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • Unroll crescent dough into two long rectangles; seal seams and perforations. Spread each with pesto; sprinkle with red peppers and cheese. , Roll each up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. With a sharp knife, cut each roll into 10 slices. Place cut side down 2 in. apart on two ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 400° until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Serve warm with pizza sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PUFF PASTRY PINWHEELS FILLED WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND PESTO



Puff Pastry Pinwheels Filled with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pesto image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 18 pinwheels

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8-ounce) jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon good quality balsamic vinegar
Finely ground sea salt, preferably gray salt
Finely ground black pepper
1 (17.3-ounce) box puff pastry (recommended: Pepperidge Farm)
1/3 cup pesto, store bought
1 egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Drain the sun-dried tomatoes in a sieve over a small skillet, letting the oil collect in the skillet. Roughly chop the tomatoes and reserve them in a small bowl. Heat the oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown, about 30 seconds, stirring occasionally. Add the thyme and let it crackle in the oil for about 10 seconds. Add the balsamic vinegar and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Pour the warm oil over the reserved tomatoes. Stir to combine the ingredients well.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place 1 sheet of puff pasty on each baking sheet. Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 9 individual squares, each about 3 by 3 inches. For each square, use a paring knife to cut from each corner toward the center, stopping 1-inch from the center. You will have a 1-inch circle in the center of each square, and all of the corners will be cut in half. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of pesto in the center of each square and spread it into a 1-inch circle. For each square, lift one half of a corner and fold it toward the center of the square, gently pushing the point into the pesto. Continuing around the square, fold 3 more corner halves toward the center of the square, and gently press all 4 tips together to form a pinwheel shape. Draining away most of the oil, place about 1 teaspoon of the tomatoes where the tips meet. Brush the dough with the beaten egg. Bake at 350 degrees F until the dough is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

PESTO PUFF PASTRY PINWHEELS



Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheels image

A simple and quick puff pastry and pesto pinwheel recipe with pine nuts and Parmesan cheese. These are perfect for just piling on a platter and sharing with friends!

Provided by kyky

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
½ cup pesto
½ cup pine nuts
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Dust a flat work surface lightly with flour. Unroll puff pastry sheet and roll out into a rectangle. Spread pesto evenly over puff pastry, smoothing it out with a spoon. Scatter pine nuts evenly over the pesto and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Roll puff pastry up tightly like a jelly roll from the longer side. Brush with milk to glaze.
  • Slice puff pastry roll into 12 to 15 pinwheels about 1/2-inch-thick. Lay pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each one.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Let sit for 1 minute on baking sheet before removing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 158 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

PESTO PINWHEELS



Pesto Pinwheels image

Treat your guests with these delicious pinwheels made with pastry and basil that are ready in 30 minutes - perfect to serve as appetizers for Christmas.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 package (17 1/4 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 cup pesto
1 egg, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°. Roll each sheet of puff pastry on very lightly floured surface into rectangle, 14x10 inches.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the pesto evenly over each rectangle to within 1/2 inch of long sides. Starting at 10-inch side, loosely fold pastry into roll; brush edge of roll with egg, then pinch into roll to seal.
  • Cut each roll into 1/2-inch slices, using sharp knife. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 80 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh basil for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Don't over-process the pesto. You want it to be slightly chunky, not completely smooth.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the pesto.
  • If you're using pre-made pesto, be sure to taste it before using it. Some brands can be quite salty.
  • Pesto pinwheels can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just be sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap.
  • Pesto pinwheels can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Just be sure to thaw them in the refrigerator before serving.

Conclusion:

Pesto pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're also a great way to use up leftover pesto. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and impressive dish that everyone will love.

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