Description
These Snail Pesto Pinwheels are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer featuring crescent dough rolled with pesto, diced tomatoes, and parmesan cheese, baked to a golden perfection. Perfect for parties or a quick snack, they combine savory flavors with an appealing presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Pinwheels
- 8 oz can refrigerator crescent rolls
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 14.5 oz can Red Gold Petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Optional: Sour cream and black olives for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pinwheels.
- Prepare Crescent Dough: Pull off one of the crescent roll strips from the can to use as the base for your pinwheel.
- Spread Pesto: Evenly spread about a spoonful of pesto over the top of the crescent dough strip.
- Add Tomatoes: Drain the diced tomatoes well, then spoon about 8 pieces on top of the pesto layer for fresh tomato flavor.
- Sprinkle Cheese: Generously sprinkle 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese over the tomato and pesto layer.
- Roll and Shape: Carefully roll the crescent dough strip with toppings into a tight roll. Cut a V shape out of the open end to create the snail appearance.
- Bake: Place the pinwheels seam-side down on a baking sheet, twist the end to seal, and bake for 8-10 minutes or until they turn lightly browned and cooked through.
- Cool and Set: While still warm, stand the pinwheels up on their flat bottom surfaces to help them set and maintain shape as they cool.
- Decorate (Optional): For a whimsical touch, use sour cream with a toothpick to add little eyes and place small pieces of black olives to complete the snail look. Alternatively, serve them as-is for a cute presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the diced tomatoes are thoroughly drained to avoid soggy pinwheels.
- Use fresh or good-quality pesto for the best flavor.
- These pinwheels are best served warm but can be reheated gently in the oven.
- Optional decoration with sour cream and olives adds a fun visual but is not necessary.
- Can be paired with a light salad or dipping sauce for a fuller appetizer plate.
