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Mediterranean Pastry Pinwheels

Delicious and easy snacks filled with creamy cheese, savory pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup prepared pesto
  • 3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped ripe olives
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Unfold the puff pastry from the package.
  3. Roll the pastry into a 10-inch square and trim the edges.
  4. In a mixing bowl, mix cream cheese and pesto until smooth, then add provolone, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and pepper.
  5. Spread the filling evenly onto the puff pastry, leaving a half-inch border.
  6. Roll the pastry tightly from one edge, like a jelly roll.
  7. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes.
  8. Slice the roll crosswise into 16 equal pieces.
  9. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the pinwheels cut side down.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with fresh basil or additional pesto. Can be made in advance and frozen.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: pastry pinwheels, Mediterranean snacks, puff pastry appetizers