Bella Ramsey’s Puff Pastry Appetizer Is 4 Ingredients

Whether you’re curating your Thanksgiving menu or getting a head start on Christmas, an easy appetizer can always squeeze its way into your lineup. Bella Ramsey’s Pesto Pastry Spirals are perfect just for that, since they use simple ingredients and minimal effort for a tasty, herbaceous bite.

Best known for their roles in Game of Thrones and The Last of Us, Ramsey leads a busy life all while following a plant-based diet. So it was ultra-generous of them to spare the time and provide their four-ingredient puff pastry appetizer in this year’s Veganuary Celebrity Cookbook just in time for the holidays.

This recipe calls for vegan cheese and pesto, which is great for those following a vegan eating pattern—but this recipe would work just as well with non-vegan alternatives. We suggest sticking with the plant-based ingredients so all of your guests can enjoy!

Below is the complete recipe. Ramsey notes to be generous with the sauce and toppings you choose to use in these spirals. We love how customizable this is, and the pesto base makes it all the more festive. 

Bella Ramsey’s Pesto Pastry Spirals

Ingredients

• 1 frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed 
• Vegan pesto (this recipe also works with tomato sauce)
• Vegan cheese 
• Lots of basil 
• Salt and pepper 

Directions

Step 1

Roll out the pastry sheet. Cover with pesto, but leave a thumb width of space around the edges.

Step 2

Sprinkle on vegan cheese and anything else you fancy, e.g. capers, olives, etc. Wash, dry and tear basil leaves if fresh and distribute on top of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. 

Step 3

Roll up the loaded pastry sheet lengthwise until you have a log. Slice the log into little spirals and lay them flat on a lined baking tray. 

Step 4

Bake them in the oven for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown, at 350° F. Let cool and serve. (Ramsey notes: Eat them all!)

This recipe is courtesy of Veganuary.