Have you ever been surprised by impromptu guests? I always like having a few recipes up my sleeve that can be whipped up in no time. These pesto puff pastry pinwheels are a perfect example. With a little help from some pantry staples, I'm always prepared for last minute guests. My pesto puff pastry pinwheels are super festive, and SUPER easy! They're so simple to put together, and wonderfully cheesy.
I love filling these pesto pinwheels with basil and sundried tomato pesto, just because they're green and red, AKA perfect for the holidays. These pinwheels look so complicated to make, and taste elegant. They're also perfect to serve warm or at room temperature, and you can even assemble them ahead of time and then just bake them off when you're ready! Make ahead appetizers that will wow your guests...I'd say that's a recipe for stress-free holiday entertaining.
1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 8 oz. bag of Kraft Natural Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup basil pesto
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes in oil
1 clove of fresh garlic, peeled
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. To make the pesto, blend the sundried tomatoes, 1 garlic clove, 1 tbsp of olive oil, 1/4 cup Krafted Grated Parmesan Cheese, and 1 tablespoon of basil pesto.
Spread the sundried tomato pesto in a thin layer onto one sheet of puff pastry. Top with 1 cup of Kraft Natural Shredded Mozzarella Cheese.
Roll the puff pastry sheet into a tight log, seam side down.
Repeat the process with the basil pesto on the second sheet of puff pastry.
Chill the logs for 10 minutes in the freezer. then slice into 1″ rounds with a serated (bread) knife. Place the pinwheels onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, until puffed, cheesy, and golden brown.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheels
