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Make delicious homemade pesto pinwheels using puff pastry and unique pesto flavors like collard greens, wild garlic, or rock samphire!

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Pesto pinwheels are a tasty, easy snack. This recipe uses puff pastry and pesto. Use any green pesto, store-bought or homemade: collard greens pesto, wild garlic pesto, or rock samphire pesto. The result is a light, buttery pastry perfect for parties, appetizers, or a snack at home.

Here, we’ll cover everything from the basic pinwheel recipe to special homemade pesto variations. You can even adapt it with store-bought pesto for a faster option!

Unique Recipes for Homemade Pesto Variations

Pesto puff pastry pinwheels recipe calls around one cup of pesto. If you’re making your pesto from scratch, start here:

Collard Greens Pesto Pinwheels — Collard Greens Pesto Recipe

Wild Garlic Pesto Pinwheels — Wild Garlic Pesto Recipe

Crithmum Maritimum (Rock Samphire) Pesto Pinwheels — Crithmum Maritimum (Rock Samphire) Pesto Recipe

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Pesto Pinwheels

Quick Recipe Summary:

Spread pesto over puff pastry, roll, slice, and bake!
Perfect for appetizers, parties, or a snack in minutes.
Choose from unique homemade pestos or store-bought varieties.

Homemade Pesto Pinwheels – Puff Pastry

Difficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Total time

minutes

Ingredients

1 cup of fresh homemade or store-bought pesto
1/2 cup hard cheese or vegan alternative
Puff Pastry Sheet

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the puff pastry until it’s not sticky or on a lightly floured surface.
Spread pesto over puff pastry, leaving a 1-inch border. Add cheese or Parmesan if you like.
Roll the pastry into a log, starting from one edge.
Cut the log into 1/2-inch slices to make pinwheels.
Put the pinwheels on a baking sheet. Brush each pinwheel with beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
Let them cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Experiment with Cheese: Try adding mozzarella, goat cheese, or a sprinkle of feta for extra creaminess.

Can I use store-bought pesto for my pin wheels?

Store-bought pesto is convenient if you’re short on time or ingredients. Here are some great pesto varieties for this recipe:

Classic Basil Pesto A traditional, aromatic base.
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto: It tastes rich and sweet.
Arugula pesto: Peppery and bright, great for bold flavors.
Kale pesto: Nutritious and earthy.

Recipe Variations

Vegan Pesto Pinwheels: Use vegan puff pastry and replace cheese with nutritional yeast or a vegan cheese alternative.
Spicy Pesto Pinwheels: Add red pepper flakes to the pesto for a touch of heat.
Sweet & Savory Twist: Mix a little honey into the pesto for a unique flavor blend (pairs especially well with cheese).

How to Serve Pesto Pinwheels

These pinwheels are versatile. Here’s how to enjoy them:

As a starter, serve warm with a dipping sauce or marinara on the side.
At a brunch spread: Pair with other light, savory treats like mushrooms or quiches.
For a party platter: Arrange with cheese, fruit, and charcuterie.
With soup: Pair with tomato basil soup or a salad for a balanced meal.

Other unique pin wheel recipes on Turbo Tasty:

Recipe for Spinach Pinwheels Recipe — Recipe for Fresh Spinach Pinwheels

Chanterelle Mushroom pin wheels — Chanterelle Mushroom Pinwheels Recipe

Yellow Foot (winter chanterelle) pinwheels — Yellow Foot (winter chanterelle) Puff Rolls

Rough nutritional table

Assuming most of you will have following:

Puff Pastry: 1 sheet (~8 oz / 227 g)
Pesto: 1 cup (about 240 g) (assuming with basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan)
Cheese: 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (about 50 g)

Nutrient	Amount per Pinwheel
Calories	~170 kcal
Total Fat	~14 g
Saturated Fat	~4 g
Cholesterol	~10 mg
Sodium	~160 mg
Total Carbohydrate	~9 g
Dietary Fiber	~1 g
Sugars	~1 g
Protein	~3 g