Star-Shaped Pesto Pinwheels (Printable View)

Flaky puff pastry swirls with vibrant basil pesto and Parmesan, shaped into charming star bites.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 sheet thawed puff pastry (about 8.8 oz)

→ Filling

02 - 4 tablespoons basil pesto
03 - ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 egg yolk
05 - 1 tablespoon milk

→ Garnish

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry into a 10 by 12 inch rectangle.
03 - Evenly spread basil pesto over the pastry, leaving a ½ inch border around the edges.
04 - Sprinkle the finely grated Parmesan evenly over the basil pesto layer.
05 - Starting from the longer side, tightly roll the pastry into a log.
06 - Cut the log into 16 equal slices using a sharp knife.
07 - Place each slice flat on the prepared baking sheet. Create star shapes by making five evenly spaced cuts around each edge, then gently pull each tip outward.
08 - Whisk the egg yolk and milk in a small bowl, then brush the tops of the pinwheels with the mixture.
09 - Sprinkle the lightly toasted pine nuts over the pinwheels as desired.
10 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until the pinwheels are puffed and golden brown.
11 - Allow to cool slightly, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve warm.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • Festive star-shaped appetizer
  • Easy to prepare and serve
02 -
  • 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 a very sharp knife to get clean star cuts
  • Chill rolled pastry log before slicing for easier cutting
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