Description
This Cheesy Pesto Roll Wreath is a stunning and flavorful appetizer made with flaky puff pastry, creamy cheese, and aromatic pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (17.3 oz) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
- ⅓ cup basil pesto
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves (optional garnish)
- Cheese: Mix mozzarella with cheddar or provolone
- Pesto: Use sun-dried tomato or spinach pesto
- Dough: Swap with crescent dough for a breakfast version
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
- Pastry brush
- Mixing bowl
Instructions
- Serve with marinara or garlic dipping sauce.
- Pair with a light green salad.
- Enjoy with soup sides like Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potato Wedges.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Use spicy pesto.
- Mix mozzarella with feta or goat cheese.
- Swap pesto for spinach-artichoke dip.
- Store up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze raw rolls up to 1 month.
- Warm in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes.
- Assemble unbaked wreath, refrigerate overnight, and brush with egg wash before baking.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for holidays, parties, and gatherings.
- Vegetarian-friendly.
- Visually impressive for festive tables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Cheesy Pesto Roll, Appetizer, Vegetarian Dish, Puff Pastry