MEDITERRANEAN PASTRY PINWHEELS

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These quick appetizers are irresistible. The flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and pesto balance beautifully. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup prepared pesto
3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped ripe olives
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Unfold puff pastry; roll and trim into a 10-in. square., Beat cream cheese and pesto until smooth; stir in remaining ingredients. Spread cheese mixture on pastry to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style. Freeze 30 minutes. Cut crosswise into 16 slices., Bake cut side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked pastry slices on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until firm. Transfer to airtight container; return to freezer. To use, preheat oven to 400°; bake pastries until golden brown, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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