Star-Shaped Pesto Pinwheels (Printable Version)

Golden puff pastry swirled with vibrant basil pesto and Parmesan, shaped into festive star bites.

# Components:

→ Dough

01 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (approximately 8.8 oz)

→ Filling

02 - 4 tbsp basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
03 - 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 1.4 oz)
04 - 1 egg yolk
05 - 1 tbsp milk

→ Garnish (optional)

06 - 1 tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted
07 - Fresh basil leaves for serving

# Preparation steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle approximately 10 by 12 inches.
03 - Spread basil pesto evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border all around. Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the pesto.
04 - Starting from the longer side, roll the pastry tightly into a log.
05 - Cut the log into 16 even pieces using a sharp knife.
06 - Place each slice flat onto the baking sheet. Make five evenly spaced cuts around each slice’s edge and gently pull each tip outward to form a star shape.
07 - Whisk egg yolk and milk together, then brush the mixture over the pinwheel tops.
08 - Sprinkle pine nuts on top if desired.
09 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
10 - Allow pinwheels to cool slightly, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with puff pastry
  • Delicious combination of basil pesto and Parmesan
02 -
  • These pinwheels are best served the day they are made but can be reheated in a hot oven for a few minutes
  • Try sun-dried tomato pesto or olive tapenade for a variation
03 -
  • Use cold puff pastry to ensure flaky layers
  • Don’t overfill the pastry to prevent leaks during baking
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