Pillsbury Pine Nut Pesto Appetizer
Delight your guests with this easy yet elegant Pillsbury Pine Nut Pesto Appetizer, perfect for any gathering or casual snack. Featuring buttery, flaky Pillsbury crescent roll dough as the base, this bite-sized treat is layered with vibrant basil pesto, toasted pine nuts, and savory grated Parmesan cheese for a burst of Mediterranean-inspired flavor in every bite. Rolled into delicate pinwheels, brushed with a golden egg wash, and baked to perfection, these appetizers are irresistibly crisp and aromatic. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re a crowd-pleasing, oven-to-table delight that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Serve warm or at room temperature for effortless entertaining!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tube Pillsbury crescent roll dough
- 0.33 cup Basil pesto
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour (for dusting work surface)
- 1 large Egg, beaten
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool.
Lightly dust your work surface with flour. Unroll the Pillsbury crescent roll dough and separate it into 4 rectangles by pressing together the diagonal perforated edges.
Spread a thin, even layer of basil pesto over each rectangle. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top of the pesto.
Carefully roll each rectangle into a log, starting from the longer side. Pinch the seam to seal the edges.
Slice each log into 1/2-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife and place them cut-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the tops of the rounds with the beaten egg and sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes before transferring to a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.6 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 358 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 83 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
