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Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels: A Festive Flavor Delight

Delight your guests with these easy-to-make Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels that combine sweet and savory flavors for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 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, thawed if frozen
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened for easy spreading
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce or Dried Cranberries chopped dried cranberries can be used as a substitute
  • 4 oz Feta Cheese can be substituted with goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Parsley or Rosemary) chopped, adjust according to preference
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash, beaten with water
Optional Topping
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Nuts (Walnuts or Pecans) adds extra texture and flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • spatula
  • Pastry brush
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, unroll the puff pastry and roll it out into a rectangular shape.
  3. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Sprinkle cranberry sauce or chopped dried cranberries over the cream cheese layer, then top with crumbled feta cheese.
  5. Gently add chopped fresh herbs atop the feta and cranberries.
  6. Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the pastry into a log, keeping the filling inside.
  7. Slice the log into 1-inch thick pieces and arrange them cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Whisk an egg with water and brush the wash over the tops of the pinwheels.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes until puffed and golden brown, then cool slightly on a wire rack.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy the flavorful combination in each pinwheel.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These pinwheels can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Bake them fresh when you're ready to serve.

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