Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels: A Festive Delight!
Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels are the perfect festive appetizer that combines creamy cheese with the tartness of cranberries, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. These delightful bites are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor, making them an ideal choice for holiday gatherings or casual get-togethers. Easy to prepare and versatile, you can serve them warm or at room temperature. With their vibrant colors and delicious taste, they are sure to impress your guests and become a staple at your celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup dried cranberries (or fresh cranberries, finely chopped & sweetened)
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth, then fold in dried cranberries and chopped chives.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pastry and roll tightly into a log.
- Slice the log into approximately 16 equal rounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush each pinwheel with egg wash and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg