Pesto Crescent Twists With Feta

Submitted by conniecooks

"Nice easy appy for unexpected company or busy people."

 

• Ready In: 34mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 16 Twists

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup pesto sauce
• 2 tablespoons walnuts, finely chopped
• 2 (235 g) cans crescent roll dough (8 crescents a can)
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (you can use low fat)
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream (you can use low fat)
• 125 g cream cheese (3 oz)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon pesto sauce

directions

1. In a small bowl stir together 1 Cup pesto and Walnuts.
2. Unroll one can of dough on cutting board.(on wax paper).
3. Firmly press perforations to seal into one sheet.
4. Press or roll into 13 x 7 inch rectangle.
5. Spread pesto mixture over surface.
6. Unroll other can of dough on wax paper.
7. Firmly press perforations to seal into one sheet.
8. Press or roll into 13 x 7 inch rectangle.
9. Place over dough that is spread with Pesto mixture.
10. Cut filled dough in half from top to bottom to make two 7 x 6 1/2 inch pieces.
11. With sharp knife cut each half top to bottom into 8 strips.
12. Twist each strip tightly and place on greased baking sheets, spacing well apart.
13. Bake one sheet at a time in centre of preheated 375°F oven for 10 - 14 minutes or until golden.
14. In bowl, combine feta and sour cream until smooth, put in serving dish.
15. In small bowl combine 2 tsp oil & 1 tsp pesto.
16. Drizzle over Feta mixture, draw tip of knife through to create a marbled effect.
17. Serve twists warm with Feta spread.