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Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels: Effortless Holiday Elegance

These Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels combine sweet and savory flavors for an effortless holiday appetizer that will impress guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pinwheels
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Use all-butter variety, cold
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for spreading
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce or Dried Cranberries For sweet-tart flavor
  • 4 oz Feta Cheese Crumble for tangy flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Parsley or Rosemary) Finely chopped
  • 1 large Egg Beaten with 1 tablespoon water for wash
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans For added crunch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • knife
  • bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled puff pastry to a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
  3. Spread softened cream cheese evenly across the puff pastry, leaving a ½-inch border.
  4. Sprinkle cranberry sauce or chopped dried cranberries and crumbled feta cheese evenly over the cream cheese.
  5. Scatter finely chopped fresh herbs over the filling.
  6. Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the pastry into a log shape and pinch the seam to seal.
  7. Slice the rolled pastry into 1-inch thick pinwheels and place them cut side up on the baking sheet.
  8. Brush the tops of each pinwheel with egg wash for a golden finish.
  9. Bake the pinwheels in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes until golden and puffed up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best taste and consider pairing with a fresh salad or festive charcuterie board.

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