Creamy Pesto Pinwheels

By boscobojo

Ingredients

• 8 thin slices white or whole-wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
• 3 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2 Tbl. unsalted butter, at room temperature
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup prepared pesto

Preparation

Step 1

Roll each slice of bread to 1/4 inch thickness with a rolling pin. Using a whisk, beat the cream cheese with butter until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Spread about 1/2 Tbl. cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice of bread. Top with 1 Tbl. pesto and spread thinly. Carefully roll into a tight cylinder.

Wrap each cylinder in plastic and twist ends like a candy wrapper to completely seal. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Unwrap cylinders. Using a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry, cut each cylinder into 6 pieces. Arrange cut side up on a platter and serve at room temperature.