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Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels: A Festive Flavor Explosion

These Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels are a festive appetizer that combines flavorful ingredients for a crowd-pleasing treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pinwheel Filling
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thawed
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 4 ounces Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 1 cup Cranberries Fresh or dried
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Thyme, or Rosemary) Finely chopped
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • sharp knife
  • parchment paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and thaw the puff pastry. Roll it out on a floured surface.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and feta until smooth, then fold in the fresh herbs.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the puff pastry, adding cranberries evenly on top.
  4. Tightly roll the pastry from one edge into a log and slice into ½-inch thick pinwheels.
  5. Place pinwheels on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with egg wash. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  6. Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These pinwheels can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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