Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs
Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer that combines the creamy texture of cheese with the tartness of cranberries, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for any gathering, these pinwheels take just 35 minutes from start to finish, making them ideal for last-minute parties or brunches. Their beautiful presentation and delicious flavors are sure to impress your guests, while their versatility allows for customization based on your pantry staples. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and watch them disappear!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the 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 softened cream cheese evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border.
- Top with cranberry sauce or chopped dried cranberries, followed by crumbled feta and fresh herbs.
- Roll the pastry tightly into a log shape and slice into 1-inch pinwheels.
- Arrange cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet and brush tops with egg wash.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (30g)
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg