Savory Rugelach

Directions

1. 1
   In a food processor, pulse flour, butter, cream cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until dough leaves sides of bowl.
2. 2
   Divide dough into 8 equal portions; wrap separately, and chill at least 1 hour.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, prepare the pesto by baking the pine nuts in a shallow baking pan at 350F, 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring occasionally.
4. 4
   Pulse pine nuts, basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.
5. 5
   Pour oil through food chute with processor running, and process until blended. Refrigerate until ready to use.
6. 6
   On a lightly floured surface, roll one dough portion at a time into an 8-inch circle.
7. 7
   Spread each circle with 3 Tablespoons pesto filling, leaving a 2-inch circle of uncovered dough in the center.
8. 8
   Cut each into 8 wedges and roll up wedges, starting at wide end.
9. 9
   Place, point side down, on a lightly greased baking sheets.
10. 10
    May be frozen at this point for up to one week.
11. 11
    Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.