Recipe - Pesto And Cheese Pastries

12 Sheets frozen phyllo dough;
thawed
One half cup Unsalted butter; melted (1
stick)
Three fourths cup Purchased pesto
6 One half inch Swiss cheese
slices; (7x3)
6 tablespoon Grated Parmesan
Fresh basil sprigs;
(optional)

Preheat oven to 375F. Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface. (Keep remaining
phyllo covered with plastic wrap and damp towel.) Brush phyllo lightly with
butter. Top with second phyllo sheet. Brush lightly with butter. Spread 2
tablespoons pesto in 4x8inch rectangle along 1 short side of phyllo sheet,
1 inch in from edge. Place 1 cheese slice atop pesto. Sprinkle with 1
tablespoon Parmesan. Fold in long sides, then, beginning at cheese end,
roll up phyllo jelly roll style. Place seam side down on cookie sheet.
Lightly brush top with butter. Repeat with remaining phyllo, butter, pesto
and cheese. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Slice rolls into 1inch lengths. Arrange decoratively on platter. Garnish
rolls with fresh basil sprigs if desired and serve immediately.

Serves 12.

Bon Appetit December 1991

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