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Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Irresistible Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels for Your Next Party

Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels are a deliciously unique and effortless appetizer that combines creamy cheese and tart cranberries, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pinwheels
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry High-quality all-butter for best results
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened for easy spreading
  • 1/4 cup Cranberry Sauce Alternatively, use 1/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled, can be substituted with goat cheese
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Herbs Chopped parsley or rosemary
  • 1 whole Egg Beaten with 1 tbsp water for egg wash

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lightly flour a surface and roll out the puff pastry to a rectangular shape, about 1/8 inch thick.
  3. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Layer the cranberry sauce or chopped dried cranberries over the cream cheese, followed by crumbled feta cheese.
  5. Sprinkle chopped fresh herbs over the filling.
  6. Roll the pastry tightly from one long edge into a log shape and slice into 1-inch pieces.
  7. Arrange the pinwheels cut side up on the baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until puffed and golden-brown, then cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pinwheels can be made ahead of time and frozen for future entertaining. Bake straight from the freezer, adding 5-10 minutes to the baking time.

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