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Savory Party Pinwheel Appetizers

2 bite sized morsels that are crisp, buttery and savory. The recipe makes a lot, and you'll be happy as they will go fast. If you're making them for your own use, you can pop some in a zippered bag and freeze 'em. I'm sure you will not be disappointed! Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake for 12-15 minutes depending on your oven. Watch carefully after 10 minutes so they don't burn.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Servings: 40 Pieces

Ingredients

Blue Cheese Pinwheels

  • 1 Sheet Puff Pastry If frozen, thaw to room temperature
  • 4 Ounces Blue Cheese Room temperature soft
  • 2 TBSP Butter Softened
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley Minced

Pesto Pinwheels

  • 1 Sheet Puff Pastry If frozen, thaw to room temperature
  • 1/3 Cup Pesto Store bought or homemade.
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese Grated

Instructions

Blue Cheese Pinwheels

  • Work one kind at a time. Lay the Puff Pastry on wax paper or baking paper.
  • Combine the softened Blue Cheese, the softened Butter and the minced Parsley in a small bowl. Make sure it is soft enough to spread. You might need to Microwave for 10 seconds. Carefully and evenly spread this mixture across the Puff Pastry.
  • Parsley in German is Petersilie.
  • Starting at the long end, gently roll the Pastry into a log. Slice it into 3/8 inch pieces and place on a baking sheet. I always use baking paper. It helps absorb the oils from the Pastry. *** If the Pastry seems to soft to slice easily, pop it in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Bake for 12-1 Minutes in a preheated 400 degree oven. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Then remove from the baking pan and cool on a wire rack.
  • Enjoy!

Pesto Pinwheels

  • Prep the Puff Pastry as above for Blue Cheese Pinwheels.
  • Carefully spread the Pesto sauce across the entire sheet of pastry. Sprinkle the Parmesan Cheese evenly over the Pesto.
  • Starting at the long side of the pastry, carefully roll it into a log. Slice it into 3/8 inch pieces. Place slices on a baking paper lined baking tray. *** If Pastry is too soft to slice easily, place the log in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 12-15 minutes. Watch closely after 10 minutes so they don't burn. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Then remove the Pinwheels to a wire rack and cool.
  • ENJOY!