# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 sheet thawed puff pastry (approximately 8.8 ounces)
→ Filling
02 - 4 tablespoons basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
03 - ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 1.4 ounces)
04 - 1 egg yolk
05 - 1 tablespoon milk
→ Garnish (optional)
06 - 1 tablespoon lightly toasted pine nuts
07 - Fresh basil leaves for serving
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Set oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry into a 10 by 12-inch rectangle.
03 - Evenly spread basil pesto over the pastry, leaving a ½-inch border around edges.
04 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the pesto-covered pastry.
05 - Starting from the longer side, roll pastry tightly into a log.
06 - Cut log into 16 equal pieces using a sharp knife.
07 - Place each slice flat on baking sheet. Make five evenly spaced cuts around edge of each to form star points, gently pulling tips outward.
08 - Whisk egg yolk with milk, then brush mixture over tops of pinwheels.
09 - Sprinkle pine nuts atop pinwheels if desired.
10 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
11 - Allow to cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm.
