Get ready to bring some festive fun to your table with Lucky 4 Leaf Clover Pinwheels! These adorable and delicious clover shaped pinwheels are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any celebration that calls for a bit of Irish charm.
With a green hue from the pesto and a flaky, buttery crust, these pinwheels are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want to add some whimsy to your snack game, these pinwheels are sure to impress.
Helpful Tips
- Keep the dough cool: If you’re using puff pastry, work quickly to keep it cold. This ensures the pinwheels hold their shape and bake up nice and flaky.
- Choose a vibrant filling: Change it up and add other green filling such as spinach and cream cheese, or jalapeno, cilantro and cheddar cheese to give your pinwheels that festive green color, while adding a burst of flavor.
- Shape with care: To create the clover shape, tie kitchen string around them on 4 sides. Chill the dough briefly if it becomes too soft to handle.
These pinwheels are the perfect blend of fun, flavor, and festive spirit. Let’s roll into the recipe!
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4 Leaf Clover Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 3 ounces pesto
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- kitchen string
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the pastry on a flat, clean work surface. Spread the pesto evenly onto the pastry, leaving about 1” of space along one long side. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Starting from the long side that has sauce all the way to the edge, roll the pastry tightly. When you come to the end without sauce, gently press to seal the roll.
- Slice the roll into 1” slices.
- Cut 12 – 8 inch long pieces of kitchen string. Roll them in olive oil. Then lay it across the pinwheel. Turn it over and cross the string, keeping it tight. Turn the pinwheel back over and tie the string in a knot.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 -25 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes.
- Using kitchen scissors, remove the strings carefully.
- Garnish fresh parsley or fresh basil and more shredded Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- If you’re using puff pastry, work quickly to keep it cold. This ensures the pinwheels hold their shape and bake up nice and flaky.
- Change it up and add other green filling such as spinach and cream cheese, or jalapeno, cilantro and cheddar cheese to give your pinwheels that festive green color, while adding a burst of flavor.
- To create the clover shape, tie kitchen string around them on 4 sides. Chill the dough briefly if it becomes too soft to handle.
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