Description
Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs are a delightful combination of crispy puff pastry and creamy filling, making them the perfect appetizer for any occasion. The sweet-tart cranberries paired with rich cream cheese and savory feta create a mouthwatering flavor profile that is sure to impress your guests. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, enjoying brunch, or looking for a quick snack, these pinwheels are easy to prepare and visually appealing. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can whip up this delicious treat in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce or 1/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (parsley or rosemary), chopped
- Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until smooth.
- Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the pastry, leaving a border.
- Add cranberry sauce or chopped dried cranberries and crumbled feta evenly across the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs on top of the filling.
- Roll the pastry tightly from one long edge into a log shape; slice into 1-inch pieces.
- Arrange pinwheels cut side up on the baking sheet with space between them.
- Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg