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Pinwheels with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Olives and Chicken

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These five-ingredient pinwheels are simply made with store-bought puff pastry, sun-dried tomato pesto, ricotta cheese, Kalamata olives and chicken. When I made these pinwheels, I had just a handful of leftover chicken in my fridge that needed to be re-purposed, but a small amount of rotisserie-style chicken purchased from a store deli would be convenient and perfect to use for these too. Or, if you prefer to keep these vegetarian, just leave the chicken out completely.

The flavorful combination of sun-dried tomato pesto, ricotta cheese, olives and chicken is one of my favorite fillings for these dainty pinwheel appetizers. However, if these Mediterranean-style fixin’s aren’t your thing, there are endless possibilities to make them your own way using both savory or sweet ingredients. Appetizers like these are truly a cinch to prepare and they can be a perfect menu addition for party or holiday snack table spread, no matter the occasion!

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Pinwheels with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Olives and Chicken

printable recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp + 1 tsp sun-dried tomato pesto
  • 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup cooked chicken, shredded or finely chopped
Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375Β°. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.Β  In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese and pesto and set bowl aside.

2. Unfold thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface (be sure to remove any packaging).Β  Spread ricotta cheese and pesto mixture onto the puff pastry leaving a 1/2 inch edge of pastry. Sprinkle the chopped olives and chicken evenly over the cheese mixture.
3. Starting at the short side closest to you, roll the puff pastry up like a jelly roll. As well as possible, seal the edge and then carefully transfer the filled puff pastry roll to the prepared baking sheet and place it in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
4. Remove the baking sheet from the freezer and then using a sharp knife, slice the puff pastry roll into about 15-16 slices. Lay pinwheels flat onto the parchment covered baking sheet and place baking sheet into the pre-heated oven.
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool on rack. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
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8 Comments

  1. Marcelle, pinwheels are indeed a great way to try out some wonderful flavor combinations – I love that you used creamy ricotta, cooked chicken, pesto and olives here – all elements for a wonderful savory treat!
    A very Happy Mother's Day my friend!
    Andrea

  2. Hi there, John! Thank you πŸ™‚

  3. Puff pastry is awesome stuff, isn't it? Usually have some in the freezer so I can whip up goodies like this! Wonderful looking dish — thanks.

  4. Hi there, Amy! Thank you! πŸ™‚

  5. Pinwheels are also such a fun appetizer or snack and I like the flavor combination you used here!

  6. Wow, Marcelle, this recipe gives me sooooo many ideas! What a great appetizer. Thanks! Should I win the mixer, I want to find the perfect person to whom it should go. I’m thinking a young, single mom (or dad) who loves to cook for her/his children but would never have the money to splurge on this beautiful mixer. I know how much I love mine!

  7. Hi Angie! Thank you so much! πŸ™‚

  8. I always love pinwheels! The savoury filling sounds amazing.

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