Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Cooking Method: Baked
Cuisine: American
Courses: Appetizer
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 375  F
Servings: 16
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Christmas puff pastry pinwheels filled with herby pistachio pesto, melty mozzarella, dried cranberries, and parmesan cheese.

Ingredients
  • 1 sheet of pre-made puff pastry
  • 1/2 cup unsalted, shelled pistachios
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup plus 2-3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded, low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tbsp melted, unsalted butter
Instructions
    Do Some Prep Work
  1. 1

    Thaw the puff pastry according to the package directions.

  2. 2

    Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper

  3. Make Pistachio Pesto
  4. 3

    In a food processor, add the shelled pistachios, basil leaves, and cloves of garlic. Pulse on high until the ingredients become paste-like.

  5. 4

    Add the olive oil and parmesan cheese, and a small pinch of salt and pepper. Pulse again on high to incorporate the olive oil. This pesto will be a bit on the thicker side and not too runny.

  6. 5

    Taste and adjust salt and pepper levels to your taste. Set aside to begin assembly.

  7. Assemble and Bake
  8. 6

    Place the thawed puff pastry on to a large cutting board.

  9. 7

    Spread the pistachio pesto into a thin layer across the puff pastry, using about ½ - ⅔ of the prepared pesto (save the rest for a second batch of pinwheels).

  10. 8

    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and the dried cranberries across the top of the pistachio pesto layer.

  11. 9

    Tightly roll the puff pastry from the long end of the pastry sheet.

  12. 10

    Brush the melted butter around the outside fo the rolled pastry. Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of parmesan cheese, using your hands to gently press it into the sides.

  13. 11

    Use a sharp knife to slice the rolled pastry dough into 14-16 equal sized pinwheels, trying to not press too hard and squish the pastry.  Carefully arrange the pinwheels onto your prepared baking tray, leaving a bit of space between each one.

  14. 12

    Bake the pinwheels at 375°F for 20 minutes, until the pastry is browned and the cheese is melty.

  15. 13

    Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes and then transfer to a serving tray and enjoy!

Read it online: https://lauralovestocook.com/recipes/pistachio-pesto-and-cranberry-puff-pastry-pinwheels/