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Cheesy Pesto Wreath

Healthy Fact of the Day

Basil pesto provides antioxidants and heart-healthy fats from olive oil and pine nuts. The wreath format encourages social sharing, making portions naturally controlled when served at gatherings.
Cheesy Pesto Wreath

Cheesy Pesto Wreath

Recipe by Daily Disher

Cheesy Pesto Wreath features flaky crescent roll dough arranged in a festive circle, filled with basil pesto and melted mozzarella and Parmesan for an impressive pull-apart appetizer.

Course: AppetizerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
2.0 from 2 votes
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes
Calories

250

kcal

45

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough

    • 1/2 cup basil pesto

    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

    • 1 unit egg (beaten for egg wash)

    Directions

    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking.
    • Roll out the crescent roll dough and separate along pre-cut lines to make triangles.
    • Arrange the triangles on a baking sheet in a circle with points outward, slightly overlapping the edges.
    • Spread the basil pesto over the dough rings, ensuring even coverage for every bite.
    • Sprinkle both mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the pesto-covered dough.
    • Carefully fold the pointed ends of the crescent rolls over the cheese and pesto mixture to form a wreath.
    • Brush the dough with beaten egg to give a golden-brown sheen once baked.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
    • Remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    These Festive Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups are the ultimate no-cook appetizer that brings holiday colors and flavors to your party table with almost no effort required. Creamy, tangy cream cheese gets studded with sweet-tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and fresh green onions, then wrapped with vibrant spinach leaves in soft tortillas that roll up beautifully. When sliced into pinwheels, they reveal a gorgeous spiral of red, green, and white—the perfect Christmas colors—making them as pretty as they are delicious and ideal for holiday gatherings when you need something festive fast.

    2.0 from 2 votes

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