savory pesto palmiers

Chappaqua, NY
Updated on May 31, 2011

Saw this appetizer recipe on tv and had to give them a try. Added black olives to mine. They are an easy, delicious appetizer that will go quick!!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 package pepperidge farm puff pastry dough (2 sheets per pack, you'll use both)
  • 1 small container of fresh pesto (buitoni is very good)
  • 1 small jar of chopped sundried tomatos (drained)
  • 1 small can sliced black olives (drained)
  • 1 small goat cheese plain or with herbs
  • 1/2 cup pinoli nuts

How To Make savory pesto palmiers

  • Step 1
    Place 1/2 cup Pinoli nuts in a pan and cook nuts for about a minute (just enough to lightly brown) set aside and let cool.
  • Step 2
    On a floured surface unfold puff pastry dough and roll lightly with rolling pin.
  • Step 3
    Take about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the fresh pesto spread all over dough covering completely.
  • Step 4
    Sprinkle with sundried tomatoes, black olives, crumbled goat cheese and pinoli nuts.
  • Step 5
    Take one end of dough and fold over half way to middle, the take other end and do the same and repeat.
  • Step 6
    Slice with a sharp knife, place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

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