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Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Delicious pinwheels combining sweet cranberries, creamy cheese, and savory herbs in a flaky puff pastry, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pinwheels
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened Let it soften for easy spreading.
  • 1/4 cup cranberry sauce or chopped dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or rosemary), chopped Feel free to experiment with other herbs.
  • 1 tbsp water For egg wash mix with beaten egg.
  • 1 each beaten egg For egg wash

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, gently pressing out any creases.
  3. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the pastry, leaving a small margin around the edges.
  4. Sprinkle cranberry sauce or chopped dried cranberries evenly over the cream cheese layer, followed by crumbled feta.
  5. Add fresh herbs on top of the filling.
  6. Roll the pastry tightly from one long edge into a log.
  7. Slice the log into 1-inch pieces and place them cut side-up on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Brush the tops with the egg wash.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until puffed and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

For added flavors, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for spice or a thin layer of honey for sweetness.

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