Walnut Pastry Roll-Ups

Name: Walnut Pastry Roll-Ups
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry; 2/3 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon milk; 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

The flaky, nutty texture and hint of blue cheese guarantee that these cute bites will win raves every time. The simple appetizers can be made ahead of time, then baked just before guests arrive.—Margaret Minnich, Columbus, Ohio

Ingredients

1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
2/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

On a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry. Combine the walnuts, blue cheese, 1 tablespoon parsley and pepper; sprinkle over pastry. Cut into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide ends and place point side down 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Brush with milk; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve warm.