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Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs

Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs: Easy Elegance

Delightful Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs make a perfect vegetarian appetizer for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pinwheels
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thawed store-bought
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Cranberries Dried or fresh, with sugar if fresh
  • 4 oz Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Herbs Parsley, thyme, or rosemary, chopped
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash, optional

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a lightly floured surface, unroll and roll out the puff pastry to about a 10x12 inch rectangle.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, crumbled feta, and chopped herbs until creamy.
  4. Spread the cream cheese filling over the puff pastry, leaving half an inch along the edges.
  5. Sprinkle cranberries over the cream cheese filling.
  6. Starting from the long edge, roll the pastry tightly into a log shape and slice into ½-inch pieces.
  7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the pinwheels on it.
  8. Brush the tops of each pinwheel with beaten egg for a glossy finish.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  10. Allow the pinwheels to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For cleaner cuts, refrigerate the rolled log before slicing. Storage: Keep leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.

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