Cheese And Pesto Swirls

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180 degrees centigrade.

2. 2

   Grease an oven proof baking tray.

3. 3

   On a clean surface scatter some plain flour and roll out the puff pastry until it is an inch thick, about an 16x10 inch rectangle.

4. 4

   Spread the pesto thinly on to the pastry making sure you leave a 1 inch margin all the way around.

5. 5

   Then sprinkle the cheddar, dried basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Starting with one of the long sides of the rectangle roll the puff pastry like a Swiss roll making sure you paste the last inch with the egg wash, to seal it.

7. 7

   Once rolled refrigerate the pastry for at least 20- 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Once you have removed the pastry roll from the fridge use a sharp knife and cut in to 1/2 inch slices and place the slices on to the baking tray.

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   Then use a pastry brush and paste the slices with egg wash.

10. 10

    Cook the slices in the oven for abut 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked.

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    Transfer them to wire rack until completely cooled.

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    Recipe by CLIP Creative and PR

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.