Pesto Twists Recipe: Simple, Quick & Full of Flavor
These Pesto Twists are the perfect quick snack that combines flaky pastry with rich pesto and melted cheese. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a delicious treat that will impress your friends and family.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pack of puff pastry (ready-made or homemade)
- 100 g pesto (basil and garlic flavor)
- 150 g mozzarella cheese (or alternatively parmesan or gouda)
- 1 egg or milk (for a golden surface)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangular shape, leaving about 1 cm free at the edges.
- Spread the 100 g of pesto evenly over the puff pastry, ensuring to leave the edges free to prevent overflow when rolling.
- Sprinkle the 150 g of grated mozzarella evenly over the pesto-covered pastry.
- Starting from one of the longer sides, roll the puff pastry tightly into a long log, ensuring it is rolled firmly but not so tight that the filling spills out.
- Chill the rolled pastry in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes to make slicing easier.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the log into slices about 1-1.5 cm thick and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg or milk and brush each twist with the mixture for a golden, shiny finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Once baked, let them cool slightly before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Ensure the puff pastry is well-chilled before rolling for best results. Using high-quality pesto will greatly enhance the flavor of your twists.