Go Back
–+ servings
Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels: Simple, Tasty Holiday Treats

Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels are a delightful sweet and savory holiday treat, sure to impress your guests.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
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 Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry high-quality all-butter, thawed if frozen
For the Filling
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened; use dairy-free for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Cranberry Sauce or use 1/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Feta Cheese crumbled; goat cheese can be used
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Herbs chopped parsley or rosemary
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
  3. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a half-inch border.
  4. Sprinkle the cranberry sauce or dried cranberries over the cream cheese layer, followed by crumbled feta.
  5. Scatter chopped fresh herbs on top of the filling.
  6. Roll the pastry tightly from one long edge into a log.
  7. Slice the rolled pastry into 1-inch pieces and place cut side up on the baking sheet.
  8. Whisk the egg and water to create an egg wash, then brush the tops of each pinwheel.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes until puffed and golden, watching closely towards the end.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pinwheels can be made in advance and refrigerated before baking. Serve warm for the best flavor!

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!