by Diana Rattray
All you need to make these delicious little pinwheel snacks are a tube of crescent rolls, prepared pesto, and mozzarella cheese. They’re simple and flavorful, and a great solution when you need a quick snack for yourself or company.
Serve the pinwheels with warm marinara sauce for dipping. Scale the recipe up for a party or gathering.
Print3-Ingredient Pesto Pinwheels
These easy crescent roll appetizers are delicious pinwheels baked with a pesto and mozzarella cheese filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snacks, Crescent Rolls, Pesto
Ingredients
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- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/3 cup prepared pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- Unroll the dough on a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper and press the perforations together.
- Spread a thin layer of pesto over the dough to within about 1/4-inch of all edges. Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Starting with the longest side, roll the rectangle up, jelly-roll style. Pinch the long seam to seal.
- With a sharp knife, cut the roll into about 16 to 20 slices.
- Arrange the slices, cut side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Serve warm with hot marinara sauce.
